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Former nurse enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Enthroned Wednesday, she becomes the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the Anglican Communion, which counts about 85 million members worldwide.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 12:18 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A former nurse was enthroned Wednesday as Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the 85 million-strong Anglican community. The historic ceremony marks a milestone for the global Anglican Communion.

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