Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
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Notable Quotes
"Your Holiness, you have spoken powerfully about the many injustices in our world today, but you have spoken even more powerfully about hope."
— Dame Sarah Mullally , Academic
"Please be assured of a warm welcome from the Church of England should you honour the United Kingdom with a visit."
— Dame Sarah Mullally , Academic
"Your Holiness, you have spoken powerfully about the many injustices in our world today, but you have spoken even more powerfully about hope."
— Dame Sarah Mullally , Academic
"Please be assured of a warm welcome from the Church of England should you honour the United Kingdom with a visit."
— Dame Sarah Mullally , Academic
"It would also be a scandal if we did not continue to work towards overcoming our differences, no matter how intractable they may appear."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"In the face of inhuman violence, deep division, and rapid societal change, we must keep telling a more hopeful story."
— Sarah Mullally , Executive
"Your Holiness, you have spoken powerfully about the many injustices in our world today, but you have spoken even more powerfully about hope."
— Dame Sarah Mullally , Academic
Key People
Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and a former cancer nurse.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Sarah Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally praised Pope Leo XIV for his strong stance against injustice during their historic meeting at the Vatican, emphasizing the Pope's message of hope amid global conflicts.
During their historic meeting at the Vatican, Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally praised Pope Leo XIV for his stance against injustice and assured him of a warm welcome should he visit the UK.
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally praised Pope Leo XIV's 'courageous call' for peace following a war of words with US President Donald Trump, urging Anglicans to join in raising voices for peace and justice.
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah Mullally held a historic meeting at the Vatican, praying together and reaffirming their commitment to overcoming differences, with Mullally emphasizing the need for a hopeful narrative in the face of global challenges.
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