HomeViralWho is Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead Church of England in 500 years? Who is Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead Church of England in 500 years? Sarah Mullally is a former NHS chief nurse. (Image: news.sky.com)New Delhi: The UK government on Friday, 03 October 2025, named Sarah Mullally the new Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 500-year history. Who is Sarah Mullally?