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	Podcast:		Newshour
	Episode:		Church of England chooses first woman to lead it
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:46:29
	Publish Date:		2025-10-03 14:36:00
	Description:		Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate - the first woman to be chosen to head the Church of England. It is the first time in nearly 500 years of history that the Church has nominated a woman as its head. We'll ask who Sarah Mullally is - and whether she can restore trust and unity in her church. Also in the programme: A senior member of the Jewish community in the UK says Thursday's deadly attack in Manchester was a shock but no surprise; we'll hear about tourism creaking in Cuba; and a ravenous baby planet has been making headlines. (Photo shows Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Sarah Mullally delivering an address inside Canterbury Cathedral,on 3 October2025. Credit: Toby Melville/Reuters)
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