Ghana news briefing
First female Archbishop of Canterbury pays courtesy call on President Mahama
Synthesised from 2 Ghanaian sources
President Mahama traced the impact of the Church especially through the early Anglican missionaries in Cape Coast and the selection of Philip Quaque to be sent to England in the mid-1700s to study and help establish schools in Ghana.
In a brief meeting, President Mahama congratulated Archbishop Mullaly on her installation as the female Archbishop of Canterbury “Your appointment is historic as you are the first woman to occupy the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury in its approximately 1,400 years,” – the President observed, describing this important milestone in the Church’s history as a powerful affirmation of the contribution women continue to make to spiritual, professional and public leadership,” he said.
The President Mahama noted that Ghana and the Anglican Church, like other faith-based organizations share values in advancing these national priorities.
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