Abuse expert calls on Archbishop of York to resign
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, should resign, according to a leading advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. It ...
‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal
The Bishop of Newcastle said she was ‘disappointed’ others had not also called for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign ...
Why the choice to replace Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury is important for British politics
As the Church of England looks for a new leader, David Maddox examines how the appointment will be as important for British politics as it is for religion ...
Archbishop candidates need 'heads reading'
The Bishop of Gloucester, Rt Revd Rachel Treweek said any bishop thinking about becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury needs ...
Bishop who forced Welby to resign warns senior clerics put job promotion ahead of tackling abuse
The Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has spoken out against the culture of silence in the Church of England ...
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‘Disgraced’ Archbishop of Canterbury was a ‘prominent’ figure in the King’s life
Writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue claims the Archbishop of Canterbury was a “prominent” figure in King Charle’s life. Her comments come after Justin Welby resigned following the release of a report ...
Culture of 'silence and fear' is stopping other Church of England leaders being called out over John Smyth abuse scandal
There are concerns that information about the abuse may be being withheld by members of the clergy who stay silent for fear ...
Bishop of Winchester: The Church’s corporate naivete led to the most appalling abuse
It has been quite a week for Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Winchester, one of the five most senior dioceses in England. First ...
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Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says his departure wasn't enough to solve the church’s “profound failure ...
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'Culture of fear and silence' stopped senior Church officials calling for Archbishop to resign, Bishop claims
High-ranking members of the Church of England are choosing not to expose leaders over the John Smyth abuse scandal because of a “culture of silence and fear,” the Bishop of Newcastle has said.
Why didn’t police prosecute 'brutal' abuser linked to Church of England?
John Smyth’s death in 2018 meant an "appalling abuser" associated with the Church of England escaped justice for crimes ...