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King’s life of service praised as new Archbishop pays homage to Charles

Dame Sarah Mullally made the oath of allegiance to the monarch in a ceremony which dates back to the 16th century.

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Religious tourism is booming in Cyprus thanks to these UNESCO-listed churches

The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe.

Euronews · Feb 3

Journalist Don Lemon describes FBI hotel arrest to Jimmy Kimmel: ‘They want to instill fear’

Lemon was arrested on federal charges related to a protest against immigration enforcement at a Minnesota church that he covered

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Random Musing: A brief history of the Church of England (as it gets its first woman Archbishop of Canterbury)

It begins, inevitably, with Henry VIII, who married Catherine but couldn’t produce a male heir. The Pope refused to annul the marriage because Catherine was the aunt of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor whose armies effectively controlled Rome — a man at whose snook the Pope could ill afford…

The Times of India · Jan 29

Dame Sarah Mullally confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury - but why does a woman in charge still feel historic in 2026?

Her appointment is a milestone worth celebrating, but also exposes how rare female leadership still is, and why women at the top are judged differently

Woman & Home · Jan 29

Anglican groups’ strong objections to Sarah Mullally’s leadership as first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1400 years

Dame Sarah Mullally's historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury has ignited global celebration and deep division within the Anglican Communion. While progressive provinces hail a milestone for gender equality, conservative factions voice theological objections, questioning unity and biblical interpretation. This landmark event underscores the Communion's ongoing struggle…

The Times of India · Jan 29

Suffered misogyny in church: Sarah Mullally, first female Archbishop of Canterbury makes shocking statement post confirmation

Dame Sarah Mullally, has been confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first female to lead the Church of England and she has revealed her intention to speak out against misogyny. Her appointment was confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony filled with centuries-old…

The Times of India · Jan 29

Catholic Church emerges as a bulwark of resistance

"These are the people in the pews," one priest says of the clergy's advocacy around immigration.

Axios · Jan 28

First female archbishop of Canterbury vows to call out misogyny

Sarah Mullally confirmed as 106th person to take up post as some African church leaders express dismay at appointment

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

First female Archbishop of Canterbury vows to speak out on misogyny

Sarah Mullally ‘steps into history’ as first-ever woman to lead the Church of England

The Independent UK · Jan 28