New Archbishop of Canterbury named

Good news, I don't know anything about the lady but hopefully she will bring a different perspective to the role. Change is sorely needed in the upper echelons of the church I think.

An enlightened choice.

A wonderful choice; the best person amongst those nominated.
Sadly, I don’t think it will go down well with many of the more conservative groups, especially in Africa.

Wow. The Papacy next.

grandMattie

A wonderful choice; the best person amongst those nominated.
Sadly, I don’t think it will go down well with many of the more conservative groups, especially in Africa.

Maybe in the US too?
Great to see the first woman in this job isn’t it?

Grantanow

Wow. The Papacy next.

Can’t see that happening this century.

Thank goodness. I was hoping for her to be Archbishop. She was the only cleric who looked appalled by Welby's flippant farewell speech.. Some forward thinking there. About time too.

Yes, I agree that it’s a good choice. I hooe she can sort out all the mess.

Great choice I am delighted

I am pleased too. Not an easy task to try and hold the whole Anglican community together.

Excellent choice, hopefully no " Skeletons" in her cupboard.
Wish her all the best with this appointment.

Congratulations to Bishop Sarah Mullally, who, we hope, will bring a new perspective and honesty to the rôle, shining a light into the darkest corners of the Church of England.

Excellent news 👍

I believe she is strong on Women’s Rights, which pleases me immensely.

Great choice.

Access to some reading on it:

Overall information about her background and the appointment
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lxyxqzxkdo

quick quote
"Asked by the BBC what she will bring to her new role, she said: "I have had experiences as a nurse leading complex organisations, as the government's chief nursing officer, and also a diocese that is very diverse in London. So I have been prepared for some of this, but recognise I can't do it alone. I need to do it with other colleagues."

Dame Sarah said she realised that "being the first woman is historic, and I often go to schools, and particularly the young women sit up and listen, and they don't want to be the Bishop of London or the Archbishop of Canterbury, but it does allow them to think there are possibilities for them to fulfil their dreams".

She's not popular with more conservative (small c) members of the C of E internationally of course who have problems with both women having power and same sex relationships.

see this article
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c179yvn08njo

Its primarily not exclusively C of E leaders in Africa, except for Kenya and SA.

(that one is an extremely interesting article actually).

A good choice. She will uphold the traditions of the Church while being a breath of fresh air.

She seems a very good choice but I do not think some countries will accept a woman however good she is. I wish her well and hope she unites people.

As an Anglican in Ireland ( the Church of Ireland), I and all my church friends, and indeed my Roman Catholic friends, are delighted to see a woman Archbishop of Canterbury.

I enjoyed the new bishops first address to the nation she appears very grounded, I like her a lot I believe she’ll be good for the church and the nation at large.