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The Latest Breaking News from Justin Welby

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case 'insulting'

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York twice reappointed priest in sexual abuse case, report says

Stephen Cottrell admits situation ‘could have been handled differently’ as pressure mounts over David Tudor scandal

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’

Pressure on Stephen Cottrell has intensified after it emerged abuser David Tudor twice had his contract renewed.

Evening Standard

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Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords

Denying that sexually abusive priests are their responsibility makes them ripe for removal

The Guardian - UK

Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.

Evening Standard

The Observer view on the Church of England: how does it recover after its annus horribilis?

A new Anglican leader must reinvent the role if they are to restore faith in an institution mired in sexual abuse scandals

The Guardian - UK

Children’s charity rejects archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas donation

Children’s Society says accepting donation from Justin Welby would be inconsistent with its principles and values

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Child sex abuse charity rejects Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s Christmas donation

The Children’s Society’s head said the charity ‘respectfully decided’ not to accept the donation as it was inconsistent with the group’s values

The Independent UK

Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby

The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its principles.

Evening Standard

Welby makes children’s charity donation and sends last Christmas card in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will step down from his role in early January over his handling of the John Smyth scandal.

Evening Standard

Inevitable Church of England’s second-in-command will go, says abuse survivor

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s functions when he quits on January 6.

The Independent UK

Under pressure Archbishop of York 'sorry' he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York ‘sorry’ he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York says he acted as soon as legally possible in sexual abuse case

Church of England crisis deepens as second archbishop faces calls to resign over response to abuse

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The Independent UK

A second top Church of England cleric is facing calls to resign over his handling of abuse claims

The archbishop who is due to take temporary charge of the Church of England is facing calls to resign over his handling of the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York ‘deeply sorry’ over handling of sex abuse case amid growing calls for him to resign

Stephen Cottrell, who is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily, has issued an apology over his handling of the case of banned priest David Tudor

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York faces calls to resign over handling of sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early next month

Evening Standard

Anglican bishops ‘losing moral authority’ to sit in Lords after abuse scandal

Lord Birt called for the Lords Spiritual to be removed alongside bloodline members of the House.

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The Guardian - UK

Not a drop of common sense on bottled water

Brief letters: Harrogate Spring Water | Google’s new chip | ‘Busybody’ fines | Justin Welby’s speech | Old Etonians

The Guardian - UK

Church must face up to Justin Welby’s damaging legacy

Letters: Readers respond to the archbishop of Canterbury’s final speech, for which he later apologised for causing ‘further distress’

The Conversation

It’s not just churches: why closed communities like sport and youth groups can harbour abuse

The resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury has returned the spotlight to the permacrisis of abuse in religious communities. Welby resigned after an independent review found the Church of England had covered up serial abuse by John Smyth QC.

The Guardian - UK

Sorry, archbishop, you need to do a bit more work on your ritual contrition skills

In a year of wretched public apologies, Justin Welby beats even Gregg Wallace

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby apologises ‘for the hurt’ caused by farewell Lords speech

Abuse survivor accuses archbishop of Canterbury of making ‘tone deaf’ remarks amid safeguarding failures

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury sorry for abuse victims’ hurt after 'tone deaf' speech

Justin Welby’s words in the House of Lords during his farewell speech on Thursday have come under fire

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury sorry for abuse victims’ hurt after ‘tone deaf’ speech

Justin Welby’s words in the House of Lords during his farewell speech on Thursday have come under fire.

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