Woman appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic first for the Church of England

Sarah Mullally, whose calling to Christian ministry came after a distinguished career in nursing, will be the new Archbishop ...
Anglican Mainstream

Women Bishops and Reception: An Occasion for Rethinking

We met three times in person and submitted recommendations to the Gafcon Primates in 2017, the chief of which stated: that ...

The new Archbishop of Canterbury could be a woman for the first time in history

The Church of England is set to name its new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, with significant anticipation surrounding ...

After Centuries, a Woman Will Lead the Church of England

Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, has been appointed archbishop of Canterbury. She has been a vocal supporter of the ...

First female Archbishop of Canterbury still an outlier among world's top religious leaders

For the first time, a woman will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury, following the 105 men who have held the role since St ...
The Washington Post

Church of England faces backlash over rejecting women bishops

CANTERBURY, England — When the Church of England scuttled plans to allow women bishops on Nov. 20, incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby called it “a very grim day for women and their ...

Woman is named Archbishop of Canterbury for first time in Church of England history

Sarah Mullally will begin the role early next year and will be the first female church leader since women were allowed to ...
The Christian Century

Church of England delays vote on women bishops

The Church of England’s General Synod has decided to delay a final vote on allowing women to become bishops until a meeting in London this November. Proposed legislation on July 9 at the General Synod ...