Sarah Mullally Named First Woman Archbishop Of Canterbury In Church Of England History

Marking a major milestone in its over a millennium and a half history, the Church of England has got its first woman chief with nurse-turned-cleric Sarah Mullally being chosen for its top post, which was vacant for almost a year.

Dame Sarah Mullally, 63, has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate, the BBC reported.

A former Chief Nursing Officer of the National Health Service in which she served for over 35 years, Mullally became a priest in 2006 and was appointed as the first female Bishop of London in 2018 - the third most senior member of clergy in the Church of England.