Sarah Mullally

Sarah Mullally is the newly confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to hold the position in the Church of England's history. She is a former cancer nurse turned cleric. Her confirmation comes after Justin Welby's resignation due to a safeguarding scandal. Mullally's appointment is newsworthy due to its historical significance and the challenges facing the Church of England. Recently, a complaint against her regarding her handling of a past abuse allegation was dismissed. Upon assuming the role, Mullally vowed to address misogyny within the church and rebuild trust in the church's handling of abuse cases, emphasizing the need for 'proper independence' in dealing with allegations. She addressed the General Synod, the C of E's ruling body, on these matters. Her leadership is particularly relevant as the Church grapples with internal divisions, including disagreements over LGBTQ+ equality, which recently led to a halt in related work by the General Synod.