First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Tasked to Unite Divided Church

First female Archbishop of Canterbury tasked to unite divided church

Her appointment in October drew sharp criticism from a conservative grouping of Anglican churches

First Female Archbishop of Canterbury to be Sworn in With Modern Bible, The Saint John's Bible Heritage Edition

The installation of the Most Reverend Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on March 25, 2026, will mark a historic departure in ceremonial tradition. For the first time since 1945, a new Bible will be used for the swearing-in oath, replacing the fragile 6th-century Augustine Gospels that have been used for nearly 60 years. The Cathedral has chosen to use its Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible to honor the occasion of inst…

Mullally to become first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally will make history on Wednesday when she becomes the first woman to lead the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury. The 63-year-old will be enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral before an audience of 2,000 guests, including Prince William, Princess Kate, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Her appointment has stirred controversy among conservative Anglican churches, particularly the Gafcon bloc in Africa and Asia, which opposes wo…