New Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Pope Leo at the Vatican

WorldPolitics
27 Mar 2026 • 3:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Dame Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, is scheduled to visit Pope Leo at the Vatican next month.
  • The visit, set for 25-28 April, follows a recent exchange of letters between the two religious leaders.
  • Pope Leo sent a letter of encouragement to Dame Sarah upon her enthronement as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, and the first woman to hold the office.
  • Dame Sarah responded, expressing gratitude for his prayers and encouragement.
  • Both leaders have affirmed their commitment to Christian unity and ongoing Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue.

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