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Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s history.
A former chief nursing officer for England, Dame Sarah is now Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, ahead of a legal ceremony that will confirm her position as the Church’s top bishop.
She is the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, with the role having been vacant for almost a year after Justin Welby announced he was to resign from office, following failures in handling an abuse scandal.
Speaking on Friday, she thanked all the women who have gone before her.
Addressing Canterbury Cathedral, Dame Sarah said: "I'm told that there will be much talk today about this being a historic moment and a joyous one for many.
"I share with you in
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