The archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop of the Church of England, while the British monarch is its supreme governor. In addition to serving as the spiritual leader of the Church of England, the archbishop of Canterbury holds considerable influence in the broader Anglican Communion, presiding over the Lambeth Conference of bishops and fostering unity and reconciliation. In 2025 Sarah Mullally was named the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, succeeding Justin Welby.
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