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Justin Welby’s forgiveness of Church sex offender shows still further lack of judgement

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As regards safeguarding, the Church of England is in no better state than when Justin Welby became Archbishop of Canterbury in 2013. His interview with Laura Kuenssberg, in which he said he would forgive the serial abuser John Smyth if he were still alive, shows a…

The Independent UK

Justin Welby says he forgives serial abuser John Smyth

Welby ‘profoundly ashamed’ of comments he made after resigning as archbishop of Canterbury over scandal

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

The former archbishop of Canterbury also said he can see the Anglican Communion splitting.

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Justin Welby ‘deeply ashamed’ by final Lords speech which angered Church abuse victims

Justin Welby has said he is "profoundly ashamed" by his final speech in the House of Lords, which resulted in critics accusing him of using a seemingly jokey tone when discussing serious safeguarding failures at the Church of England.

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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

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

He has given first interview since his resignation

The Independent UK

King Charles III plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit

King Charles III is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work by then

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Charles and Camilla to meet Pope during state visit, Buckingham Palace confirms

The tour from April 7 to 10 will include two state visits, to Rome and Ravenna in Italy, and to the Holy See in the Vatican.

Evening Standard

Minister: Abuse victims deserve change rather than lamenting and repenting

Home Office minister Jess Phillips made the remarks in response to calls for independent safeguarding in the Church of England.

Evening Standard

Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims

A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations

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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

UK churches need open-mindedness to preserve heritage says heavy metal musician

Mark Mynett of Plague of Angels says there is also a classist undertone to outrage at band’s concert at York Minster

The Guardian - UK

Claims about the Church of England’s demise are exaggerated

Letters: Rev Stephen Gardner and Paul R Baines respond to an article by Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Even Prince William doesn’t attend church – it’s time for a new Reformation

The UK is now a secular nation and the Church of England should no longer be one of the central pillars of state, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Argos manager-turned-vicar criticises ‘snobbery’ in Church of England

The debate at the Church’s Synod saw rapper Eminem quoted by Archbishop of York during a call to encourage more working class people into the Church.

Evening Standard

Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard

Representatives of survivors said the outcome was a ‘punch in the gut’.

The Guardian - UK

A flesh and blood matter for the Church of England

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Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding

Leaflets being handed out to members on Tuesday branded the Church’s attitude and processes to date a ‘safeguarding failure’.

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Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England

Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to the Synod.

Evening Standard

Church of England ‘broken’, lead safeguarding bishop says after abuse scandal

The Church’s General Synod gathered on Monday for the first time since the resignation of Justin Welby following safeguarding failures.

Evening Standard

Challenging times for Church, says Archbishop as he notes abuse victims’ anger

Monday is the first day of five days of Synod debate and various votes on issues including safeguarding at Church House in London.

The Independent UK

Church in crisis as Bishop hits out at Archbishop of York’s ‘abhorrent’ behaviour

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley previously called for the Church’s current temporary leader to resign

Evening Standard

Bishop brands Archbishop of York’s behaviour ‘abhorrent’ ahead of Synod opening

The Church’s parliament is meeting for five days this week following a turbulent few months for its leadership.

Evening Standard

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

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread barred from holy communion

Communion is one of the central sacraments of the Christian faith.

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