Dame Sarah Mullally has made history as the first woman to be appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. In her inaugural address, she acknowledged the challenges ahead, particularly addressing the misuse of power and safeguarding issues within the Church. Mullally, a former nurse, expressed hope for a "quieter and stronger" Anglican church and thanked women who paved the way. Her appointment follows a period of difficulty for the Church of England, with a focus on unity and listening to survivors.

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