On April 27, 2023, Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in her first international visit since taking office. Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England, aims to strengthen Anglican-Roman Catholic relations through prayer and dialogue. Her visit comes at a time of significant division within the Anglican Communion, particularly over issues such as women's ordination and LGBTQ+ rights. Mullally's appointment has been met with both celebration and criticism, especially from conservative factions within the communion, including the Global Anglican Future Conference (Gafcon). During their meeting, Pope Leo congratulated Mullally but acknowledged the ongoing challenges in ecumenical relations. He emphasized the need for continued dialogue, despite the disagreements that have arisen. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the first formal ecumenical statement between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches, highlighting the long-standing efforts toward unity.