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The Latest Breaking News from Justin Welby

Mystery surrounds John Smyth after leaving UK and Zimbabwe for South Africa

Smyth enjoyed ‘opulent lifestyle’ in Cape Town after he was barred from Zimbabwe, where he abused boys at summer camps

The Guardian - UK

‘Church in crisis’: what the papers say about the archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation

Justin Welby’s resignation dominates the headlines as calls grow for others to resign and the archbishop not to be a ‘sacrificial lamb’

The Guardian - AU

What the papers say – November 13

Here are the biggest stories leading Wednesday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

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Who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury after Justin Welby quits?

Here are some of the bishops in the running to become leader of the Church of England

Evening Standard

Church of England must admit it has an abuse problem – safeguarding lead

More than 100 boys and young men were abused physically, sexually and psychologically in the UK and Africa by John Smyth over five decades.

Evening Standard

John Smyth victim says Justin Welby resignation paves way for questioning others

Richard Gittins told Sky News that bishops ‘who kept the stories to themselves’ should now be held accountable.

Evening Standard

Justin Welby: why archbishop chosen for his managerial skills had to go

Failure to tackle Church of England’s safeguarding issues and own knowledge of abuse reflect religions’ denial

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby takes personal responsibility in abuse scandal and resigns

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal

The Independent UK

What Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby knew of John Smyth’s abuse and when

The Makin Review concluded that prolific abuser John Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop formally alerted authorities in 2013.

Evening Standard

Who could succeed Justin Welby as archbishop of Canterbury?

Some will think a woman should lead the C of E and age limitation will rule out a number of bishops

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby: Quitting is in best interests of church I dearly love

John Smyth abused boys and young men for decades and an independent review concluded the Archbishop should have alerted authorities in 2013.

Evening Standard

Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury after Justin Welby resigned?

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation means a new leader of the Church of England must be found. From the steady hand to those more outspoken on matters of gender, sexuality and climate, here are the names the prime minister could take to the king

The Independent UK

Justin Welby resigns as archbishop of Canterbury over abuse scandal

Welby announces he is stepping down after an independent report finds he failed to tell police about abuse allegations.

Al Jazeera

Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury: What happens next?

We look at the process for Justin Welby’s successor

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Evening Standard

Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury: What happens next?

The King and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer both have roles to play in the process of appointing the new archbishop.

The Independent UK

How the next Archbishop of Canterbury will be appointed as favourite Stephen Cottrell rejects call to resign

The King and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer both have roles to play in the process of appointing the new archbishop

Evening Standard

Justin Welby: Archbishop’s faith ‘a safety net’ as he jostled with self-hatred

Mr Welby’s downfall was prompted by events that took place before he reached high office.

Evening Standard

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

Justin Welby has announced his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury, following pressure after a damning review into late barrister John Smyth.

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Archbishop Of Canterbury Justin Welby Resigns Over Child Abuse

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigns over mishandling of John Smyth child abuse case within the Church of England.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns - live: Welby’s Lords seat in doubt amid calls for Labour to refuse peerage

Mr Welby said it was ‘very clear’ he must take responsibility and regretted the Church’s historic failures

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resignation statement in full

The statement was issued by Lambeth Palace after days of mounting pressure on him to quit

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to resign over Smyth review

Mr Welby had apologised but stated that he would not resign, following the review’s publication last week.

The Guardian - UK

What happens now the archbishop of Canterbury has resigned?

Justin Welby’s departure sets in train a process involving the monarch, the PM and a 17-strong voting panel

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