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Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury: Teenage me could not have imagined this

Dame Sarah Mullally is the first woman to be appointed to the top ministry role in the Church of England.

Evening Standard

First female Archbishop of Canterbury recognises ‘victims and survivors’ following historic installation

Prince and Princess of Wales attended her enthronement alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

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The first female Archbishop of Canterbury is being enthroned. Here’s what to know

Thousands of guests will be present at the historic service

The Independent UK

First woman to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic ceremony

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the 106th person to take the leading ministry role in the Church of England.

Evening Standard

Thousands to gather for enthronement of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking pilgrimage from London

The Independent UK

2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Pope will not attend, but will send a representative from the Holy See.

Evening Standard

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Conservative Anglican leaders meet in Nigeria, facing debate on a possible breakaway

Anglicans face a looming choice about whether their global church family can stay united

The Independent UK

Sarah Mullally to head Church of England: A look at women leading churches worldwide

Sarah Mullally’s confirmation as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury is not just a historic moment for the Church of England, it also highlights how uncommon it is for women to lead major Christian bodies around the world.

The Times of India

Anglican groups’ strong objections to Sarah Mullally’s leadership as first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1400 years

Dame Sarah Mullally's historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury has ignited global celebration and deep division within the Anglican Communion. While progressive provinces hail a milestone for gender equality, conservative factions voice theological objections, questioning unity and biblical interpretation. This landmark event underscores the Communion's ongoing struggle…

The Times of India

First female Archbishop of Canterbury vows to speak out on misogyny

Sarah Mullally ‘steps into history’ as first-ever woman to lead the Church of England

The Independent UK

First woman Archbishop of Canterbury pledges to speak out on misogyny

Dame Sarah Mullally has been legally confirmed as the new top bishop in the Church of England after a heckler briefly interrupted the ceremony.

Evening Standard

Global Anglican ties are under stress. It's unclear if they're at the breaking point

After decades of controversies over sexuality and theology in the worldwide Anglican Communion, some leaders of a conservative coalition says it’s time to make a final break from what has long been one of the world’s largest Protestant church families

The Independent UK

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

The former archbishop of Canterbury also said he can see the Anglican Communion splitting.

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Public views sought on new archbishop of Canterbury after Welby resignation

Justin Welby’s replacement will be the 106th appointment to the role – which is the most senior bishop of the Church of England.

The Independent UK

The search for a new archbishop of Canterbury and how the process works

The next person to take on the role will be the 106th archbishop of Canterbury.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury will end official duties in early January amid sex abuse scandal

The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, says he will wrap up his official duties in early January amid an abuse scandal in the Church of England

The Guardian - UK

Abuse scandal report: six serving and former C of E bishops mentioned in review

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Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says his departure wasn't enough to solve the church’s “profound failure" in safeguarding vulnerable people or ease the trauma suffered by victims of abuse

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby takes personal responsibility in abuse scandal and resigns

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal

The Independent UK

Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury: What happens next?

We look at the process for Justin Welby’s successor

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Archbishop Of Canterbury Under Pressure To Resign Over Abuse Scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury faces pressure to resign over mishandling of abuse scandal involving John Smyth in the Church of England.

The Independent UK

How to deal with same-sex unions? It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations

Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican's recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples

The Conversation

Faith communities are rallying to check climate change – their size and influence counts

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), more than 80% of the global population are motivated by a faith or spirituality. Faced with the triple planetary crises of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change, what role can faith communities play in saving the planet?

The Independent UK

Anglican bishops reject leader Justin Welby over gay marriage

Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific say they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader

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