Dame Sarah Mullally has been designated as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman selected for this prominent role. Her appointment follows the customary process involving a recommendation to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and subsequent approval by the monarch.
In her initial public statement, Dame Sarah condemned the “horrific violence” of a recent deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue, asserting that “hatred and racism cannot tear us apart.” This sentiment was echoed by King Charles III, who, in congratulating her, also emphasized that “hatred and racism of any kind cannot be allowed to tear us apart.”
The appointment marks a significant development, occurring after women were first ordained as priests in the Church of England in 1994, and the first female bishops were appointed 20 years later in 2014. Her selection follows the formal stepping down of Justin Welby earlier this year.
Both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and King Charles III welcomed Dame Sarah’s appointment, acknowledging the crucial role the Archbishop of Canterbury holds in national life and within the global Anglican Communion.
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