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Henry Ndukuba

Henry Ndukuba

Primate of the Church of Nigeria

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Notable Quotes

"The news of the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally is a devastating one that ignores the current situation and challenges being faced by the Anglican Communion."

"Bishop Mullally is a strong supporter of same-sex marriage... It remains to be seen how the same person hopes to mend the already torn fabric of the Anglican Communion."

"[Mullally's appointment is] a double jeopardy - first disregarding convictions about female headship, and second because Mullally is a strong supporter of same-sex marriage."

Stories

First woman leads the Church of England

Rule Changes

Leading opposition to Mullally; severed ties with Church of England

For 1,400 years, only men held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. On January 28, 2026, Dame Sarah Mullally's legal confirmation at St Paul's Cathedral ended that streak, making her the 106th person—and first woman—to lead the Church of England. She now serves as symbolic head of the global Anglican Communion's 85 million members across 165 countries.

Updated Jan 31