Sarah Mullally has been named as the inaugural woman leader of the Church of England, with Downing Street announcing the top cleric of Canterbury nearly a year after the departure of Justin Welby amid controversy regarding safeguarding issues.
This marks the first time an top bishop of Canterbury has been appointed since the Church of England opened the episcopate to women in 2014.
The archbishop is regarded as the faith guide of the Anglican church all over the world and they also have a seat in the House of Lords.
The archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell assumed many duties temporarily, and was one of the voting members of the body charged with choosing the next archbishop.
The selection body had to approve the selection by a two-thirds majority vote. Following approval, according to custom, the process involves a name being given to the prime minister – in this case Keir Starmer and then submitted to the sovereign.
The new archbishop will not formally assume the role until a formal endorsement in January, with an installation ceremony scheduled afterward, after homage is rendered to the monarch.
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