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Archbishop of Canterbury poses smiling for selfies with other women of the church, who are wearing white head coverings.

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First female archbishop of Canterbury highlights progress and ongoing challenges

by Jason DeRose March 23, 2026March 24, 2026

With the installation of the first female archbishop of Canterbury, women clergy in the Episcopal Church reflect on the struggle toward women’s ordination and the future of women in ministry.

FILE — The Bishop of London Sarah Mullally speaks during the Service of Prayer and Reflection following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at St Paul's Cathedral, London, Friday Sept. 9, 2022.

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Sarah Mullally named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury

by Lauren Frayer October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to be chosen to lead the world’s 85 million Anglicans.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal

by Sarah Ventre November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned over accusations that he failed to report physical and sexual abuse to the police.

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