Sarah Mullally

Sarah Mullally has been confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to hold the position. This is a significant event as the Archbishop of Canterbury is traditionally seen as the spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Mullally, 63, previously worked as a cancer nurse before becoming a cleric. Her confirmation comes at a time when the Church of England is facing scrutiny over safeguarding issues, which led to the resignation of her predecessor, Justin Welby. Mullally has vowed to speak out about misogyny. Prior to her taking up the post, a complaint against her regarding her handling of an abuse allegation was dismissed. Her appointment is viewed with dismay by some African church leaders, but marks a historic moment for the Church of England.