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23/12/2017

BBC Radio 4 - Profile, Sarah Mullally

Sarah Mullally, a former chief nurse, is appointed as London's first woman Bishop.

Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, is appointed the first woman Bishop of London, the Anglican Church's third most senior role. Mark Coles uncovers the foundations of her faith.

Sarah Mullally, appointed this week as the first woman Bishop of London, the third most senior position in the Anglican Church. 
A former nurse and senior civil servant, she was ordained in 2001. Her surprise appointment followed a brief spell as Bishop of Devon in Crediton. 
She's expected to attract criticism from more conservative elements of the Anglo-Catholic and Evangelical elements of the church. 
Mark Coles profiles the most senior woman in the Anglican Church.

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