Sarah Mullally became the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Sarah Mullally has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury. This was announced on October 3 by the Office of the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

"I welcome the appointment of the Reverend and Honorable Dame Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold this position," the statement said.

The office noted that the Archbishop of Canterbury plays a key role in the national life of the country. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wished Mullally success and expressed hope for working together in the future.

This is the first time the Archbishop of Canterbury has been elected since the Anglican Church allowed women to become bishops in 2014, The Guardian notes.

The Wall Street Journal reported on September 22 that the Catholic Church is facing a shortage of staff, with fewer priests every year. According to the publication, since 1970, the number of Catholics in the world has doubled, but the number of priests has decreased, and some parishes remain without a rector.

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