Sarah Mullally has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time a woman will lead the 85 million-strong Anglican Communion. The former Bishop of London, a nurse by profession, was elected by the College of Canons and approved by King Charles III. Her appointment comes as the Anglican Communion faces internal divisions and ongoing concerns about sexual abuse scandals, with Mullally expected to address these challenges.

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