BREAKING NEWS: Dame Sarah Mullally Named as New Archbishop of Canterbury Designate
Dame Sarah Mullally, a 63-year-old former NHS chief nurse, has been chosen as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate, making her the first woman to hold the role in nearly 500 years of Church history. She will succeed Justin Welby, who resigned over a safeguarding scandal last year.
Mullally's appointment comes after a lengthy selection process, and she is expected to bring significant experience and leadership skills to the position. As Bishop of London, she has been a prominent figure in the Church of England, advocating for social justice and equality.
The Church has been without an Archbishop since Welby's resignation, with Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell taking on interim responsibilities. Mullally's appointment is seen as a significant step forward for the Church, which has faced criticism over its handling of safeguarding issues in the past.
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