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.