WCC news: WCC extends congratulations Rt. Rev. Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally, newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended warm congratulations to Rt. Rev. Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally, the first woman to be appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.  Lambeth Palace 3 October 2025 “It is with joy and hope that we witness this moment in the life of the Church of England, as we give thanks and celebrate your nomination to this position of sacred responsibility,” wrote Pillay. “You take up this great responsibility at a challenging time.” Pillay added: “May God grant you wisdom, courage, humility, and patience for the times ahead.” Mullally will be installed at Canterbury Cathedral in March 2026. Read the full letter See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 356 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches Chemin du Pommier 42 Kyoto Building Le Grand-Saconnex CH-1218 Switzerland