Watch: History made as Dame Sarah Mullally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally became Archbishop of Canterbury in an enthronement service that marked the symbolic start of her public ministry in the role. Mullally is the first woman to hold the position, which serves as the spiritual leader of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Archbishop of Canterbury is one of the most prominent religious offices in the English-speaking world and has historically been reserved for men. Her appointment represents a significant milestone for gender representation within the Anglican church hierarchy. The enthronement ceremony formalized her assumption of duties as the church navigates ongoing theological and institutional challenges.