Overview

• Her installation at Canterbury Cathedral is scheduled for March 2026 following the Church of England’s formal election and confirmation process.
• Global South and GAFCON-aligned leaders criticized the choice as a missed opportunity and signaled they would not recognize her leadership.
• The Dalai Lama sent congratulations and praised her appointment as a beacon of hope.
• Mullally, 63, has served as Bishop of London since 2018 and earlier was England’s chief nursing officer.
• The post became vacant after Justin Welby resigned over safeguarding failures, and Mullally has stressed strengthening abuse prevention and response.