Timeline: the six-month road to Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally will be installed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury at the cathedral on Weds 26 March at 3pm, the first woman to hold this role. It marks the start of her ministry – six months after her appointment was announced.

Religion news 23 March 2026

Archbishop Sarah Mullally completes six day pilgrimage to Canterbury, preparing for installation; Prince of Wales wishes for a “strong and meaningful bond” with the CofE; Pope Leo says wars are a scandal to the entire human family; Bishop says public iftar in Trafalgar Square “a moment of hospitality”