Dame Sarah Mullally's Historic Entombment as Archbishop

0:00Europe news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters across Europe. I'm Corey with the story. Historic moment in Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday as Dame Sarah Modely becomes the first woman enthroned as Archibishop of Canterbury, the top. Roll in the 1,400-year-old, Church of England. Around 2,000 people, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmor and Faith Leaders will attend the service. Marking her official start as the 106th Archbishop and spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, Dame Sarah steps into the role after replacing Justin Welby, who resigned last November over mishandling an abuse scandal. A former chief nursing officer in England, she was confirmed in January, but this is her first sermon as Archbishop. She has stressed the event celebrates women and shows it's possible to chase her dreams. Dame Sarah also recommitted to fixing safeguarding failures, promising a trauma-informed church that listens to survivors and shines light on leaders.

1:02Actions. Meanwhile, the ceremony proceeds, despite a meningitis outbreak in Can, that claim two young lives. No holy communion or special safety steps needed, just traditional handshakes, with officials calling it low-risk. Diverse touches highlight the global Anglican family, from Urdu singing and Spanish readings to prayers in Zambia's Bemba language, joined by female. Bishops from Africa and healthcare workers, Dame Sarah, invited from her nursing days.