Sarah Mullally to be officially installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

WorldPolitics
25 Mar 2026 • 4:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Dame Sarah Mullally is set to be formally installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday.
  • The historic 90-minute ceremony will see her deliver her first sermon and renew her vows, following a six-day pilgrimage from London.
  • She will be installed in both the Diocesan cathedra and the ancient Chair of St Augustine, a tradition spanning many centuries.
  • Approximately 2,000 guests are expected, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and various faith leaders.
  • The service will feature diverse elements, including singing in Urdu, a Gospel reading in Spanish, and the processing of the first female Anglican bishops from Africa.

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