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First female archbishop of Canterbury is appointed

11+ hour, 46+ min ago  (167+ words) On March 25, 2026, former nurse Sarah Mullally became the first female archbishop of Canterbury. She was elected by the Crown Nominations Commission, after the resignation of her predecessor, Justin Welby, after accusations that he mishandled a sexual abuse scandal. Her ordination…...