# Sarah Mullally installed (2026)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/2026-sarah-mullally-installed
Location: Canterbury, England
Themes: Theology

The first woman Archbishop of Canterbury is installed. At this point in the timeline (25 March 2026), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Leo XIV (8 May 2025 – present).

## Why it matters
Sarah Mullally installed mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Leo XIV](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-leo-xiv)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Sarah Mullally](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Mullally)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Sarah Mullally installed](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Sarah+Mullally+installed)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)