A former nurse made history on Wednesday when she was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the world’s 85 million-strong Anglican community.Sarah Mullally, 63, formally steps into the role after an abuse scandal led to the departure of her predecessor.The former midwife was formally installed in the historic ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in southeast England in front of around 2,000 people including heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Princess Catherine.In accordance with tradition, the ceremony began with Mullally knocking three times with a staff on the cathedral’s west door to request admission.The enthronement ceremony inside Canterbury Cathedral. Photo: APDressed in deep yellow-gold robes, she was greeted by local schoolchildren who asked why she had been sent.
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Ex-nurse enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally, a 63-year-old former nurse, was enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Anglican community. The historic ceremony took place at Canterbury Cathedral in southeast England, attended by approximately 2,000 people, including Prince William and Princess Catherine.
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Sarah Mullally, a 63-year-old former nurse, was enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Anglican community. The historic ceremony took place at Canterbury Cathedral in southeast England, attended by approximately 2,000 people, including Prince William and Princess Catherine. Mullally's installation follows the departure of her predecessor due to an abuse scandal. The ceremony included traditional elements, such as Mullally knocking on the cathedral's west door to request entry and being greeted by local schoolchildren. As the new Archbishop, she now leads the mother church of the 85 million-member Anglican community worldwide.
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The Anglican community has 85 million members.
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Mullally is the first woman to lead the Anglican community as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Sarah Mullally, 63, formally steps into the role.
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