Newshour Church of England chooses first woman to lead it
Oct 3, 2025
Dame Sarah Mullally makes history as the first woman appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury, raising hopes for restoring trust in the Church of England. Discussion includes her background in the NHS and her commitment to safeguarding. In the UK, a community leader reflects on the shocking yet unsurprising recent attack in Manchester. Meanwhile, Cuba's tourism struggles are highlighted amidst ongoing economic challenges, and a mysterious rogue planet is gaining attention for its unusual rapid growth.
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Leadership Focused On Safeguarding And Inclusion
- Sarah Mullally frames her role as enabling everyone's ministry to flourish across traditions.
- She explicitly commits to confronting misuse of power and prioritising listening to survivors.
NHS Experience Shapes Church Leadership
- Madeleine Davis highlights Mullally's NHS background as chief nursing officer and first female Bishop of London.
- That institutional experience shapes her focus on governance and safeguarding reforms in the Church of England.
Rapid Change In Church Leadership Makeup
- Women bishops have only been possible in the Church of England since the law change in 2014.
- The leadership landscape shifted quickly, making Mullally's appointment historically recent and significant.
