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PhotoNews Pakistan > Top News > Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Amid Conservative Backlash
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Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Amid Conservative Backlash

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By Web Desk Published October 3, 2025 3 Min Read
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Dame Sarah the new Bishop at St Paul's Cathedral in London. Image Credit: PA / Sky News
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Sarah Mullally, 63, became the first female Archbishop of Canterbury on October 3, 2025. King Charles approved her appointment as the Church of England’s ceremonial head. However, conservative Anglicans, especially in Africa, quickly condemned it. GAFCON, a global conservative group, claimed the English Church has “relinquished its authority to lead.” This highlights deep divides in the 85-million-member Anglican Communion.

Mullally, Bishop of London since 2018, supports women bishops, who have been allowed since the 2014 reforms. She addressed critics in her first speech at Canterbury Cathedral: “I intend to be a shepherd who enables everyone’s ministry to flourish, whatever our tradition.”

Mullally pledged to tackle the Church’s safeguarding failures. Justin Welby resigned in November 2024 over a child abuse cover-up. “We must listen to survivors, care for the vulnerable, and foster safety,” she said. Professor Linda Woodhead of King’s College London praised her management skills. “Her unity, gentleness, and strength are vital now,” Woodhead noted.

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the Church of England’s most senior clerical position. https://t.co/VkwmZ04CdY pic.twitter.com/kiZqfqEGdP

— Financial Times (@FT) October 3, 2025

Mullally also condemned antisemitism after the October 2 Manchester synagogue attack, which killed two. “Hatred rises through community fractures,” she observed. Her faith offers hope in turbulent times, she added.

Mullally’s career spans nursing and ministry. As England’s Chief Nursing Officer in the 2000s, she led health reforms. Ordained in 2002, she became one of the first female bishops in 2015. “Nursing and priesthood both centre on people in tough times,” she once said.

She champions liberal causes like social justice and healthcare. Married to Eamonn with two adult children, Mullally advocates open dialogue in churches, even amid disagreement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed her. “The Archbishop plays a key role in national life. I look forward to working together,” he stated. As Supreme Governor, King Charles holds a role that dates back to Henry VIII’s 16th-century break from the Catholic Church.

Mullally faces bridging liberal Western and conservative global Anglicans. Her appointment tests the Church’s unity amid migration, cost-of-living, and moral debates.

Mullally’s rise signals progress in a male-dominated institution. Yet, it exposes rifts over gender and theology. Her focus on safeguarding and inclusion could reshape the Church’s future.

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