The Latest Breaking News from Canterbury

Vatican urged to follow Church of England’s example on ordaining women

One Catholic woman says she hopes the Church is ‘paying attention’ to the enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally

The Independent UK · Mar 25

First woman Archbishop of Canterbury vows to ‘create space amid difference’

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch are among guests in the congregation.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

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

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The Independent UK · Mar 25

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘relieved’ to complete six-day pilgrimage

Dame Sarah Mullally arrived in Canterbury from London on Sunday, and was joined by about 100 people as she walked to the Cathedral.

Evening Standard · Mar 22

Meningitis B cases rise to 34 in Canterbury-linked UK outbreak; two dead – All you need to know

The number of meningitis B cases linked to an outbreak in Canterbury, UK, has risen to 34, with five new infections reported, British health authorities said on Saturday.

The Times of India · Mar 21

Preparations underway for historic Archbishop of Canterbury installation

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The Independent UK · Mar 21

2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Pope will not attend, but will send a representative from the Holy See.

Evening Standard · Mar 21

Thousands to gather for enthronement of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking pilgrimage from London

The Independent UK · Mar 21

Meningitis: Parts of UK could see ‘sporadic’ but ‘containable’ clusters

Some 18 cases of meningitis have been confirmed, alongside a further 11 ‘probable cases’ – all with links to Kent.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Meningitis B latest: Cases linked to outbreak fall as infections downgraded but experts call for ‘vigilance’

Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come

The Independent UK · Mar 20