Sarah Mullally Named as First Female Leader of the Church of England

Sarah Mullally has been named as the inaugural woman leader of the Church of England, with the government confirming the 106th archbishop of Canterbury nearly a year after Welby stepping down following a safeguarding controversy.

This is the initial occasion an archbishop of Canterbury has been selected since the Church of England permitted female bishops in 2014.

The leader is seen as the faith guide of the Anglican church all over the world and they also have a role in the Lords.

The archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell assumed many duties temporarily, and was one of the voting members of the body charged with choosing Welby’s successor.

The appointments commission had to approve the selection by a supermajority decision. Once decided, as per protocol, the steps entail presenting a nominee to the PM, currently Keir Starmer and then submitted to the sovereign.

The new archbishop will not formally assume the role until a confirmation of election in January, with an installation ceremony scheduled afterward, after they have paid homage to the king.