In Britain, the Prime Minister's Office announced today that the King has approved the nomination of Sarah Mullally for election by the College of Canons of Canterbury Cathedral as Archbishop of Canterbury. Reporting on her selection BBC says in part:
It is the first time in nearly 500 years of history that the Church nominated a woman to lead it....
The Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans, which represents conservative views, has criticised the appointment, saying that although some will welcome it, "the majority of the Anglican Communion still believes that the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".
She does not legally take on her new role until a confirmation of election in January, and an enthronement service comes later, after they have paid homage to the King.
