Various candidates are reported to have been in the mix, among them a former refugee

Various candidates are reported to have been in the mix, among them a former refugee

She becomes the first female leader of the Church of England, replacing Justin Welby who resigned over his handling of a safeguarding scandal.

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Sarah Mullally appointed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury, leading Church of England and 85 million Anglicans worldwide.

Former chief nursing officer for England will legally assume role at Canterbury Cathedral ceremony in January

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby stepped down over a safeguarding scandal

The new Archbishop of Canterbury designate is Dame Sarah Mullally, the first woman in the position. She is the bishop of London, a post she's had since 2018.

Announcement draws criticism from Anglican churches that oppose female bishops.

CANTERBURY, England: The Church of England named Sarah Mullally on Friday as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to serve as ceremonial head of Anglican…