First woman appointed as Archbishop in 1400 years

Kathmandu – For the first time in nearly 1,400 years of history, a woman has been appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Sarah Mullally was installed in the post in a formal ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral. She has become the first woman to reach this position. The ceremony was attended by various prominent figures, including Prince William of Wales, Princess Catherine, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Although Sarah Mullally legally took office on January 28, 2026, this ceremony is considered the formal start of her public tenure. The Archbishop of Canterbury is considered the most senior bishop in the Anglican Communion.
The institution represents about 85 million Christians spread across 165 countries around the world. This position is believed to have begun in 597, when Pope Gregory I sent Saint Augustine to Britain.