Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By DANICA KIRKAMarch 25, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse, is being publicly installed as the Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, marking her formal start as the first woman to lead the Church of England. While she officially assumed the role in January, this event celebrates her leadership of both the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion, a group of over 100 million members. The ceremony, attended by prominent figures like Prince William and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation, honoring Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mullally's appointment represents a significant moment for the Church of England, which has been ordaining female priests since 1994 and female bishops since 2015. Her leadership begins during a period of division within the Anglican Communion, particularly regarding issues like the role of women.

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I intend to be a shepherd who enables everyone’s ministry and vocation to flourish.

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Mullally replaces former Archbishop Justin Welby, who announced his resignation in November 2024.

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The Church of England ordained its first female priests in 1994 and its first female bishop in 2015.

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Mullally is the first woman to lead the Church of England.

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Sarah Mullally will be installed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday.

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United Kingdom 30% Vatican 30% Episcopal Church 30% Prince William 40% London 40% Princess Catherine 40% Keir Starmer 40% Canterbury ×250% Anglican Communion ×360% Archbishop of Canterbury ×370% Church of England ×480% Sarah Mullally ×390%

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archbishop of canterbury 100% church of england 100% woman leader 90% sarah mullally 80% anglican communion 70% ordination of women 60% religious leadership 50% feast of the annunciation 40% religious ceremony 40%

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