Overview

• The British government confirmed her nomination, with formal approval by King Charles III.
• The Bishop of London becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, a role that is the Church of England’s spiritual head and a symbolic leader of the global Anglican Communion.
• She succeeds Justin Welby, who left the post earlier this year following criticism of the church’s response to sexual abuse allegations.
• Mullally, 63, is a former nurse and mother of two who has held senior episcopal roles, most recently as Bishop of London.
• During the vacancy the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, served in the role and faces calls to resign over a separate historic abuse matter.