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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England

Britain Archbishop of Canterbury - (PA Wire/PA Images)

Sarah Mullally was confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.

The worldwide Anglican Communion, which includes the Episcopal Church in the U.S., has no formal head, but the archbishop traditionally has been seen as its spiritual leader.

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