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Reverend who called for Welby to quit ‘pleased’ he has taken ‘responsibility’

A reverend behind the petition calling on the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign said he is pleased Justin Welby has been able to “take responsibility” for his role in the John Smyth abuse scandal. Mr Welby announced his resignation on Tuesday ...

12 Nov 2024 at 15:50

Independent safeguarding ‘only way to restore trust’ in Church of England

An independent safeguarding body is the “only way to restore trust and confidence” in the Church of England following the recent abuse scandal, the chair of a public inquiry has said. Professor Alexis Jay was made a CBE by the Princess Royal ...

28 Nov 2024 at 20:24

Timeline: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officially steps down

Justin Welby’s tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury has officially come to an end as he resigns over his handling of an abuse scandal. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what led to this point and what has happened since. – November 7 ...

06 Jan 2025 at 00:01

Abuse victim ‘appalled’ by Justin Welby’s ‘tone deaf’ final Lords speech

A victim of abuser John Smyth said he is appalled after the Archbishop of Canterbury’s “tone deaf” final speech in the House of Lords. Justin Welby has been accused of making light of serious safeguarding failures in his valedictory ...

05 Dec 2024 at 18:58

Archbishop of Canterbury to miss public Christmas services ahead of quitting

The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury will not take part in any public Christmas services this year, despite still being in post until January. Lambeth Palace confirmed Justin Welby will spend the festive period privately with ...

04 Dec 2024 at 14:13

‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal

Members of the clergy are choosing not to call out senior Church of England leaders over the John Smyth abuse scandal because of “a culture of silence and fear”, a bishop has alleged. In an interview on Sky News’ Sunday ...

17 Nov 2024 at 08:30

Bishop’s resignation latest in series of difficulties for Church of England

The Bishop of Liverpool’s resignation is the latest development in what has been a tumultuous time for the Church of England. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at how events have unfolded in recent months. – ...

30 Jan 2025 at 15:02

Dame Sarah Mullally named as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s history. A former chief nursing officer for England, Dame Sarah is now Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, ...

03 Oct 2025 at 10:18

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