First female archbishop of Canterbury vows to call out misogyny

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Matthew WeaverJanuary 28, 2026 at 06:47 PM

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Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury at a service in St Paul's Cathedral. In her new role, she vowed to address misogyny within the church, drawing on her experiences in both secular and religious roles. While Mullally has expressed support for same-sex blessings in the past, she stated her current focus is to listen to the church's views on the matter. Her appointment has faced opposition from some African church leaders, who maintain that the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy. Mullally also pledged transparency regarding her safeguarding record, an issue that led to her predecessor's resignation.

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Justin Welby 40% St Paul's Cathedral 40% Laurent Mbanda 50% Anglican Communion 50% Church of Nigeria 60% Church of England 60% Henry Ndukuba 60% Sarah Mullally ×690%

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sarah mullally 100% female archbishop 90% misogyny 80% church of england 70% same-sex blessings 60% safeguarding 60% anglican communion 50% episcopate 50%

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