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Justin Welby says he forgives abuser Smyth and tells of ‘personal failure’

The former archbishop of Canterbury has given his first interview since his resignation.

The Independent UK

Justin Welby was too ‘overwhelmed’ by scale of abuse in C of E to take action

In first interview since resigning, former archbishop of Canterbury says more cases were arriving every day and he ‘got it wrong’

The Guardian - UK

Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of

The former archbishop of Canterbury made the comments during his first interview since his resignation.

Evening Standard

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Justin Welby ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations in church

He has given first interview since his resignation

The Independent UK

Justin Welby says ‘no excuses’ over handling of church abuse allegations

‘The reality is I got it wrong. As archbishop, there are no excuses’

The Independent UK

Justin Welby says he ‘got it wrong’ when handling abuse allegations

The former Archbishop of Canterbury said he failed to follow proper procedure because of the sheer scale and size of the problem.

Evening Standard

When politicians tell us to focus on growth we need to ask: ‘Why, and for whom?’

Isolate growth from public good and you are simply planning for breakdown. My research shows that a resilient society should be rooted in wellbeing, not wealth, says former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams

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Archbishop selection panel must not be implicated in safeguarding failures – MP

A successor to Justin Welby will be chosen by the Crown Nominations Commission.

Evening Standard

George Carey among clergy who could face life ban over John Smyth abuse case

Church of England plans action against former archbishop of Canterbury and nine others after Makin report

The Guardian - UK

Former archbishop of Canterbury could face disciplinary action after damning abuse report

Lord Carey resigned as a priest in December following an investigation into the Church of England's handling of a separate sexual abuse case

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England

The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned.

Evening Standard

Justin Welby allowed to stay at Lambeth Palace for months despite resignation

He resigned as archbishop of Canterbury after being named in a scathing report into Church safeguarding failures.

Evening Standard

Public views sought on new archbishop of Canterbury after Welby resignation

Justin Welby’s replacement will be the 106th appointment to the role – which is the most senior bishop of the Church of England.

Evening Standard

Driver jailed for killing teenage girl in crash, telling police ‘I’m stupid’

Jack Cracknell was jailed for six years at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday.

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The Independent UK

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

It comes in the same months as Justin Welby formally quit as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

Church of England weighs new watchdog to police abuse failures after Justin Welby resignation

The general synod will meet in February following the fall-out from a child abuse inquiry that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Church of England after Welby: adapt to survive

Editorial: Appointing the first female archbishop of Canterbury would be a good start, amid a crisis of trust and direction

Evening Standard

Justin Welby lays down archbishop's staff amid calls for reform of Church of England

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge

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Call for complete reform of Church of England safeguarding as Welby steps down

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge as Justin Welby quits as Archbishop of Canterbury.

International Business Times

Archbishop Of Canterbury Justin Welby Faces Final Day In Role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officially step down on Monday as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s last day as he quits over Church abuse

He will lay down his bishop’s crozier in a symbolic act marking the official end of his ministry in the leading role.

The Independent UK

Who might be the next archbishop of Canterbury?

The PA news agency takes a look at some of the names who could be in the running.

The Independent UK

The search for a new archbishop of Canterbury and how the process works

The next person to take on the role will be the 106th archbishop of Canterbury.

The Independent UK

Timeline: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officially steps down

The Church of England saw a tumultuous end to 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Race to replace Justin Welby to begin as archbishop prepares to step down

Appointing new archbishop of Canterbury likely to take months after Welby’s resignation over abuse scandal

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