Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church is a member church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which traces its origins to the Church of England. While the Anglican Communion has no formal head, the Archbishop of Canterbury is traditionally regarded as its spiritual leader. Recent news focuses on the Church of England, specifically the confirmation of Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a historic event as Mullally is the first woman to hold the position. Mullally, a former cancer nurse who became a priest at 40, assumed her new responsibilities on Wednesday. This event is significant due to its breaking of gender barriers within the Church of England and its potential impact on the broader Anglican Communion, including the Episcopal Church in the US.