Sarah Mullally has made history by becoming the first woman to be confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury. Her appointment marks a pivotal moment for the Church of England, as it moves further from the traditions of the Catholic Church in its acceptance of women in leadership roles.
Mullally, 63, a former cancer nurse, officially stepped into her new role during a legal ceremony, reinforcing the evolving position of women within the church. However, her appointment is not without controversy, as it may exacerbate existing divisions within the 100-million-strong Anglican Communion over women’s roles and LGBTQ issues.