Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England
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DANICA KIRKAJanuary 28, 2026 at 02:23 PM
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On January 28, 2026, Sarah Mullally was legally confirmed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury at a Confirmation of Election ceremony held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. This event marks a historic moment as Mullally becomes the first woman to hold the position of Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. The ceremony formally recognizes her election to the leadership role. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior leader of the Church of England and the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
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