While acknowledging divergent views on ordination, Archbishop of Port of Spain Charles Jason Gordon has joined local clergy in congratulating Rev Sarah Mullally on her appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Mullally will lead the world's 85 million Anglicans, including in TT.

In a statement to Newsday, Gordon said that although Catholic traditions differ on the issue of ordination, “what unites us is our love of Jesus Christ, our respect for the human person, and our desire to serve God’s people everywhere.”

“I join many in recognising the historic appointment of a woman as Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a meaningful moment for our Anglican brothers and sisters, and here in Trinidad and Tobago. We share in their joy.