The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

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

Sarah Mullally nominata vescovo di Canterbury, dopo l'ondata di scandali sessuali che ha travolto anche il suo predecessore (ANSA)

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

Mullally è stata nominata in risposta a una serie di scandali sessuali, di pedofilia e di accuse d'insabbiamento che hanno travolto diversi presuli uomini, inc…

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

La ex arcivescova di Londra chiamata a guidare la Chiesa d'Inghilterra dopo una serie di scandali che hanno travolto il predecessore

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

The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

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…

Dame Sarah Mullally inherits an institution at a crossroads – one wrong turn towards fashionable reform could fracture the flock

Sarah Mullally is known to be wise, intelligent, courageous and compassionate. That should serve her well in the battles ahead, says vicar Martine Oborne