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First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Challenges

The Church of England has appointed Dame Sarah Mullally as its new archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first female to hold the position.

Some speculate that she will be a "caretaker" archbishop, tasked with guiding the church through a tumultuous period following the resignation of her predecessor, Justin Welby.

Welby resigned in November after a report revealed the church's mishandling and cover-up of sexual abuse by a lay leader at Christian youth camps in the UK and Africa.

Mullally's appointment comes at a challenging time for the church, which is rocked by scandal and teetering on schism.

Ministry involves a similar gauntlet of experiences, especially for the 106th archbishop of Canterbury.

The news of her appointment coincided with the release of Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, which explores the highs and lows of life on stage, mirroring the challenges that Mullally may face in her new role.

Author's summary: Dame Sarah Mullally faces challenges as Canterbury's first female archbishop.

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