The Latest Breaking News from Sarah Mullally

Women have been priests in Sweden since 1960 – but the battle for gender equality in the Church continues

When Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, this meant a woman would become spiritual leader of the Church of England and worldwide Anglican communion for the first time in history. For many, it has been a welcome shift that recognises the importance of female leadership at…

The Conversation · Sep 24

Church of England Venue Hosts Hijab and Niqab Catwalk Days After Archbishop Award Was Withdrawn

A modest fashion show at London's St John's Church drew online criticism shortly after the Church of England withdrew an interfaith award.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Archbishop of Canterbury strips Muslim cleric of award over Osama bin Laden remark

Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi was presented the honour on the 25th anniversary of 9/11

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘praying for family’ after sign death at Christian festival

Organisers have cancelled the rest of the Christian event

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘sad and shocked’ after Christian festival death

Sussex Police were called to the Big Church Festival on Friday to reports that a large sign had fallen, caused injuries and left one man dead.

Evening Standard · Aug 29

Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

During visit to Ghana, Sarah Mullally expresses regret and says controversial fund symbolises Christian belief in repentance

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine

A General Synod vote to hear a document describing Israel’s ‘genocidal war on Gaza’ was welcomed by Palestinian Christians, but prompted warnings from Jewish groups

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Will a Robot Give Your Next Sermon? Church of England To Issue New Rigorous Guidance on AI Tech

The Church of England is drafting guidelines for vicars on using AI, acknowledging its growing role in sermon writing and addressing ethical concerns raised by religious leaders.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine

Sarah Mullally ends visit to region with call for two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

50 years later, Church of England apologises for separating unmarried mothers and children post WWII

The Church of England has issued a profound apology for its role in forcibly separating 185,000 children from unmarried mothers post-WWII. Archbishop Sarah Mullally expressed deep shame for the pain and stigma inflicted through "mother and baby homes.

The Times of India · Jun 18