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The Church of England apologized for its role in forced adoptions at mother-and-baby homes in the U.K. from 1949 to 1976, acknowledging the pain suffered by unmarried mothers as about 185,000 children were placed for adoption, with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally expressing deep sorrow and describing historical practices as harmful.
Pope Leo XIV hosted Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally in a historic Vatican meeting that included a joint prayer; both leaders committed to continuing dialogue to bridge decades of division, particularly over women's ordination, as Mullally undertakes a four-day Rome visit to strengthen Anglican-Catholic relations amid internal church divisions.
A photo gallery documents Sarah Mullally’s historic installation as the Church of England’s first female archbishop, highlighting reactions and the milestone for Anglican leadership.
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.
Former cancer nurse Sarah Mullally has been named the Archbishop of Canterbury, making history as the first woman to lead the Church of England; her appointment follows her 87-mile pilgrimage from London to Canterbury Cathedral, signaling a milestone for the Anglican communion.
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.
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.
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.
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, the first woman to become Archbishop of Canterbury and a former nurse, is expected to bring a pastoral and caring approach to her role, influenced by her experience treating terminally ill patients and her stance on ethical issues like assisted dying.
Sarah Mullally's appointment as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury has been met with mixed reactions, with conservative Gafcon group expressing sorrow and concern over her support for same-sex blessings, highlighting ongoing divisions within the global Anglican community over gender and sexual morality issues.
Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first woman archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic milestone in the nearly 500-year history of the Church of England.
Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury in nearly 500 years, addressing global issues, church reforms, and social challenges in her inaugural speech, while receiving support from leaders and acknowledging the church's ongoing struggles with safeguarding and internal disagreements.
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, the bishop of London and a vocal supporter of women's rights, has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide and succeeding Justin Welby.