Overview

• The Bishop of London was chosen by a college of electors and her appointment received the required approval from King Charles III.
• She will formally take office in January, with Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell continuing to lead in the interim.
• In remarks at Canterbury Cathedral, she promised to listen to survivors and strengthen safeguarding, saying the Church had too often failed to confront abuses of power.
• Her selection follows Justin Welby’s departure after a damning report on an attorney’s physical and sexual assaults of about 130 boys and young men linked to the institution.
• A former nurse and mother of two, the 63-year-old has led the Diocese of London since 2018 and will assume duties that include officiating major royal ceremonies and serving in the House of Lords.