Read, Watch or Listen

Dame Sarah Mullally's appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury has sparked division within the Anglican Communion. While some, like the Church of Southern Africa and the first woman bishop in Kenya, celebrate the "historic" and "thrilling" move, conservative groups like Gafcon express "sorrow." Gafcon objects to Mullally's support for same-sex relationships and the ordination of women, citing theological differences. This appointment highlights existing fissures over issues like women bishops and same-sex unions, with fears of a potential split in the global church.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.