Dame Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
October 3, 2025
Dame Sarah Mullally has become the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury in the history of the Anglican Church, marking a significant milestone after 1,400 years. At 63, she takes over from Justin Welby, who resigned amid a sexual abuse scandal. This is the first time a woman is elected as archbishop since women were allowed to become bishops in 2014. Mullally previously led the nursing service in the UK from 1999 to 2004. She is married and has two children.