Regardless of whether Sarah Mullally was our preferred choice for the new Archbishop of Canterbury, we should wish her well in her appointment. I hesitate to say ‘congratulate’, as this role is not a career prize but a demanding ministry of service. An archbishop should emulate Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. It is hard to live this way, especially under media scrutiny, doing a job so busy.

In a few months, Canterbury will enthrone its new successor to Saint Augustine. I have mixed feelings about these inauguration and enthronement services. I love the Anglican pomp and circumstance but cringe when a new bishop or archbishop receives applause, or worse, punches the air as if they’ve scaled a career ladder or shattered a glass ceiling. If I could, I’d solemnly process up th

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