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Archbishop Sarah Mullally takes up Primatial Cross at Confirmation of Election service

Archbishop Sarah Mullally took up the Primatial Cross as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury during a Confirmation of Election service held at St Paul’s Cathedral. Her public duties begin in March, after an Installation service in Canterbury. 

28 January 2026

Bishop Sarah Mullally to be confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury

Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE will today become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, at her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s Cathedral.

27 January 2026

The Anglican Communion responds to the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Following the announcement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, many Provinces of the Anglican Communion shared messages of goodwill or statements about the nomination.

07 October 2025

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally gives her first address as archbishop-designate at Canterbury Cathedral

Read the official address given at Canterbury Cathedral on October 3rd 2025, by the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE

03 October 2025

A message to the Anglican Communion from the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE

A message of joy and hope to the Anglican Communion from the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

03 October 2025

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion shares a message of welcome to the next Archbishop of Canterbury

A message of welcome from the Right Reverend Anthony Poggo, the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion to the next Archbishop of Canterbury - The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE.

03 October 2025

Major refurbishment of Lambeth Palace completed

A three-years major refurbishment to improve the safety, accessibility and sustainability of Lambeth Palace has been completed.

30 June 2025

Announcement of Canterbury CNC membership

The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) works prayerfully and collaboratively to discern and nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Read more about the members.

 

13 May 2025

Nominating the next Archbishop of Canterbury: Public Consultation launches

As part of the nominations process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England has launched a public consultation inviting input from around the Anglican Communion.

05 February 2025

Reflections on the ministry of the Anglican Centre in Rome: Interview with Archbishop Ian Ernest

Retiring this month, the Most Revd Ian Ernest, Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, discusses ecumenism and reflects on highlights from his ministry.

22 January 2025