First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Signals Historic Shift Amid Church Scandal
Sarah Mullally becomes the first woman to lead the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury, stepping into a role shadowed by her predecessor’s failure to report decades-old child abuse — raising urgent questions about accountability and church reform.
The recent appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury marks a significant milestone for the Church of England. Yet, this historic moment must not obscure critical concerns about leadership accountability in an institution long plagued by scandal. Mullally assumes the mantle previously worn by Justin Welby, who resigned amid revelations that he failed to inform authorities about repeated child sexual abuses committed by John Smyth during the 1970s and 1980s. This cover-up underlines the persistent problem within religious institutions where safeguarding vulnerable communities often takes a backseat to preserving reputation. Is Broken Leadership Putting Faith...
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