Niall Paterson interviews Ruth Gledhill, Religious Affairs Commentator and Assistant Editor of The Tablet, about the Church of England's new Archbishop, Dame Sarah Mullally, who is the first woman to hold the position. They discuss the significance of this appointment, Mullally's background as a nurse, her career within the church, and the challenges she faces, including safeguarding issues, divisions within the Anglican Communion, and the rise of antisemitism. Gledhill believes Mullally is well-suited for the role, emphasizing her pastoral skills and ability to bring healing to a church in crisis, while also addressing the broader tensions between faith and the secular world.
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