Overview

• King Charles III approved Mullally’s nomination, with formal church steps to follow and installation set for March 2026 at Canterbury Cathedral.
• Conservative Global South leaders and GAFCON figures condemned the selection, saying her stance on same‑sex blessings means they will not recognize her spiritual leadership.
• Mullally helped lead the Living in Love and Faith process that introduced prayers of blessing for same‑sex couples, a key fault line in the Anglican Communion.
• Supporters hailed the milestone, with messages of congratulations from UK church figures and global leaders including the Dalai Lama.
• She inherits a church seeking to repair trust after safeguarding failures highlighted by the Makin review and Justin Welby’s resignation, and she has pledged stronger protections and pastoral focus.