Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally who is the current Bishop of London, says it's a privilege to be the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Her appointment has angered some conservative members of the clergy at home and abroad, but delighted more liberal members of the church.
Rev Martine Oborne is Chair of the campaign group WATCH, which stands for Women and the Church. She's been giving Premier's Mal Pope her reaction:

Released on 3 Oct 2025