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Nurse-turned-priest becomes the Church of England's first female archbishop
world17 days ago

Nurse-turned-priest becomes the Church of England's first female archbishop

Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse who trained as a priest at 40, was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the Church of England’s first woman leader. The ceremony on the Feast of the Annunciation marks the start of her public ministry as head of the church and its global Anglican Communion, with attendees including Prince William, Princess Catherine and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Mullally faces a challenging tenure amid ongoing debates over women’s and LGBTQ+ roles and past abuse scandals, taking over after Justin Welby’s 2024 resignation. She honors her nursing past by wearing a ceremonial cloak whose buckle comes from the belt she wore as a nurse, and she says her aim is to shepherd and enable every ministry to flourish.

Gafcon Bypasses Canterbury Rivalry, Elevates Mbanda as Global Anglican Leader
religion1 month ago

Gafcon Bypasses Canterbury Rivalry, Elevates Mbanda as Global Anglican Leader

Conservative Anglicans in Abuja pulled back from electing a rival primus inter pares to the Archbishop of Canterbury and instead unveiled a new leadership council led by Rwanda’s Laurent Mbanda, while affirming Sarah Mullally as Canterbury. They frame their stance as doctrinal, not about gender or sexuality, criticizing Mullally’s support for same-sex unions. The move widens the split with the Church of England and creates a parallel leadership; Gafcon will not attend a forthcoming Anglican Communion conference in Belfast, and relations with the Church of England remain unclear, with some dialogue possible with the GSFA.

Priest interrupts Canterbury election of its first female archbishop
religion2 months ago

Priest interrupts Canterbury election of its first female archbishop

An Anglican priest interrupted the Confirmation of Election service for Dame Sarah Mullally, the Church of England’s first female archbishop of Canterbury, shouting “I object!” Williamson, who opposes women’s ordination, linked his protest to Mullally’s alleged false allegations about a late clergyman; Mullally’s installation is scheduled for March 25 amid ongoing tensions within the Anglican Communion over gender and sexuality.

New Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Challenges Amid Divisions and Expectations
religion6 months ago

New Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Challenges Amid Divisions and Expectations

Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, a move that has sparked mixed reactions within the global Anglican community, with conservative factions expressing disappointment over her support for progressive positions on marriage and sexuality, potentially deepening existing fractures in the fragile Anglican Communion.

New Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Promises Change and Continuity
religion6 months ago

New Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Promises Change and Continuity

The article criticizes the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, viewing it as a continuation of the Church of England's decline due to theological revisionism and cultural capitulation, and questions her ability to address the church's spiritual and doctrinal issues. Despite challenges, the author emphasizes that Christ is still building His church through faithful believers and ministries outside the church hierarchy.

Sarah Mullally Becomes First Woman Archbishop of Canterbury in Church of England History
world6 months ago

Sarah Mullally Becomes First Woman Archbishop of Canterbury in Church of England History

Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the history of the Church of England, marking a historic milestone. She will be installed in 2026 and is recognized for her leadership and service, coming from a background as a nurse and bishop of London. Her appointment follows a period of reflection and change within the church, emphasizing kindness, healing, and social responsibility.

Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
world6 months ago

Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the leader of the 85 million Anglicans worldwide. She is a former nurse and Bishop of London, and her appointment was approved by King Charles III. Mullally's leadership comes at a time of division within the Anglican Church over issues like gender and LGBTQ rights, as well as ongoing sexual abuse scandals.