Sarah Mullally Named as Pioneering Woman Archbishop of the Church of England
Sarah Mullally has been named as the pioneering woman head of the Church of England, with the government confirming the 106th archbishop of Canterbury almost twelve months following Justin Welby’s resignation amid controversy regarding safeguarding issues.
This is the initial occasion an archbishop of Canterbury has been appointed since the Church of England permitted female bishops in 2014.
The top cleric is considered the religious head of the Anglican church worldwide and additionally holds a seat in the House of Lords.
The Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York assumed many duties temporarily, and was among the decision-makers of the body charged with choosing the next archbishop.
The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) had to endorse the candidate by a supermajority decision. After agreement, in line with tradition, the process involves a name being given to the head of government, Keir Starmer and then submitted to the sovereign.
Mullally will not legally take on the role until a electoral confirmation in January, with an installation ceremony scheduled afterward, after they have paid homage to the king.
