First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Mixed Reactions and Challenges
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The appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the first woman archbishop of Canterbury marks a significant step for gender equality in the Church of England, but ongoing structural discrimination and opposition from conservatives mean she cannot preside over communion in hundreds of churches, highlighting persistent misogyny within the church's hierarchy.
Topics:worldreligion#archbishop-of-canterbury#church-of-england#gender-equality#religion#structural-discrimination#women-priests
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- Cardinal Koch congratulates Archbishop-designate of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Vatican News
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