New archbishop of Canterbury to make historic pilgrimage before enthronement | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAine FoxSaturday 14 March 2026 00:52 GMTMoment heckler interrupts Sarah Mullally's confirmation as first female Archbishop of CanterburyDame Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, will embark on an 87-mile pilgrimage from London to Canterbury.This journey, following the Becket Camino route, makes her the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern history to undertake such a trek.Accompanied by her husband, Eamonn, the six-day pilgrimage begins Tuesday and concludes on Sunday, March 22, with stops for prayer and community visits.She described the experience as “deeply humbling,” reflecting on the tradition of pilgrims walking the ancient route.Her formal enthronement will take place on Wednesday, March 25, at Canterbury Cathedral, where she will preach her first sermon as Archbishop, with the Prince and Princess of Wales representing the King.In fullNew Archbishop of Canterbury to make 87-mile pilgrimage from LondonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in