Church of England abuse survivors demand more resignations as Archbishop of Canterbury quits in 'shame' over his failure to stop its worst ever child attacker - who had as many as 130 young victims
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church of England abuse survivors demand more resignations as Archbishop of Canterbury quits in 'shame' over his failure to stop its worst ever child attacker - who had as many as 130 young victims

Daily Mail  

Victims of the Church of England's worst ever child abuser demanded more heads roll tonight after the shock resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Tory MP Julian Smith insisted there was a duty on leaders of institutions to 'report and rigorously follow up' safeguarding concerns Nigel Farage said the Church must now 'appoint a leader that believes in Christian values' At the COP29 summit today, Keir Starmer said that findings in the review by Keith Makin that Smyth abused more than 100 boys and young men are 'clearly horrific' and that his victims 'have obviously been failed very, very badly' 'Indeed, it has been Archbishop Justin himself who has championed those developments and reforms. The Bishop of Stepney Joanne Grenfell said: 'As lead Bishop for safeguarding for the Church of England, I have been acutely aware of the impact of the Makin report and the retraumatizing effects of its publication on victims and survivors of John Smyth's awful abuse. Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, said Dr Welby's resignation was 'the right and honourable thing to do' 'With sadness, I fully respect and understand Archbishop Justin's decision today to resign.

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

The Independent  

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Shocking new revelations about how Church of England's worst ever child attacker 'skinny dipped and showered with young men' at a time after CofE leaders including Justin Welby knew of his history of
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shocking new revelations about how Church of England's worst ever child attacker 'skinny dipped and showered with young men' at a time after CofE leaders including Justin Welby knew of his history of

Daily Mail  

Shocking new revelations have emerged about how the Church of England's worst ever child abuser allegedly skinny dipped and showered with young men while clerics knew of his abuse history. The CofE is facing damning new scrutiny after a Channel 4 News investigation uncovered how notorious abuser John Smyth continued grooming boys and young men in South Africa - years …

Church of England’s Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations
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Church of England’s Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned following allegations of sexual assault and harassment, heaping more pressure on the Church of England as it seeks to move past the fallout from a separate scandal that toppled its former leader. John Perumbalath’s departure came after Channel Four news reported earlier this week that one woman had accused the bishop of …

Justin Welby lays down staff to mark his final act as Archbishop of Canterbury after abuse scandal mishandling
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Welby lays down staff to mark his final act as Archbishop of Canterbury after abuse scandal mishandling

Daily Mail  

Justin Welby has laid down his staff in his final act as The Archbishop of Canterbury after standing down over failures in handling the Church of England child sexual abuse scandal. Justin Welby has laid down his staff in his final act as The Archbishop of Canterbury after standing down over failures in handling the Church of England child sexual …

Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal

Associated Press  

LONDON — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby ’s tenure in office ends Monday, after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Welby had announced in November that he would resign after an independent investigation into the late John Smyth, a …

Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after quitting over Church abuse
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after quitting over Church abuse

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Justin Welby is spending his final day as Archbishop of …

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case ‘insulting’
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Archbishop of York ‘deeply sorry’ over handling of sex abuse case amid growing calls for him to resign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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A second top Church of England cleric is facing calls to resign over his handling of abuse claims
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

LONDON — The senior clergyman who is due to take temporary charge of the Church of England faced calls to resign on Monday over his handling of the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct. He is due to take over next month as the church’s spiritual head from Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who resigned in November over …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologises for ‘hurt’ after House of Lords speech backlash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologises for ‘hurt’ after House of Lords speech backlash

The Independent  

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Bishop who called for Justin Welby to resign over Church of England's worst child abuse scandal is 'frozen out'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bishop who called for Justin Welby to resign over Church of England's worst child abuse scandal is 'frozen out'

Daily Mail  

A bishop who called for Justin Welby to resign over the Church of England’s worst child abuse scandal has said she has been ‘frozen out’ over her comments. Pictured: March 2024 The Bishop of Newcastle broke ranks to call for the Archbishop of Canterbury to step aside over failures that meant serial abuser John Smyth was never brought to justice …

‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal

The Independent  

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Church scandal victims want more resignations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church scandal victims want more resignations

China Daily  

The most damaging sex and violence scandal to hit the Church of England, or C of E, for centuries should force more resignations, victims have said. After Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby stood down on Tuesday over the scandal and its cover-up, a C of E bishop conceded on Wednesday that "in some ways, we are not a safe institution". …

Church warned Welby resignation ‘tip of the iceberg’ as pressure grows over sex abuse scandal
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church warned Welby resignation ‘tip of the iceberg’ as pressure grows over sex abuse scandal

The Independent  

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Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

Associated Press  

LONDON — The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said Wednesday that his departure wasn’t enough to solve the church’s “profound failure” in safeguarding vulnerable people or ease the trauma suffered by victims of abuse. “This resignation does not solve the church’s profound failure over safeguarding and the ongoing …

Church of England faces pressure for accountability after Archbishop quits over abuse scandal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church of England faces pressure for accountability after Archbishop quits over abuse scandal

Firstpost  

The Church of England faced pressure on Wednesday to ensure people are held to account for systematically covering up allegations of abuse, a day after the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned over a church abuse scandal. File Photo/AP The Church of England faced pressure on Wednesday to ensure people are held to account for systematically covering up allegations of abuse, a …

John Smyth: Timeline of Church abuse scandal as Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

John Smyth: Timeline of Church abuse scandal as Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Welby told the review that Mr Sertin’s warning was “vague” and that he …

What’s the UK abuse scandal that led to the head of Church of England's resignation?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s the UK abuse scandal that led to the head of Church of England's resignation?

Firstpost  

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned after a report last week said he had failed to act after discovering the abuse of boys and young men by a powerful lawyer at Christian summer camps years ago. The report described John Smyth as ‘arguably, the most prolific serial abuser to be associated with the Church of England’ for over …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns amid sexual abuse case—Who is he? What’s the scandal? All you need to know
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns amid sexual abuse case—Who is he? What’s the scandal? All you need to know

Live Mint  

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday amid the fallout from a long-running sexual abuse scandal. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the head of the Church of England and is traditionally seen as the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion. The 251-page report concluded that …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know

Al Jazeera  

Welby is accused of not taking sufficient action to stop one of the Church of England’s most prolific serial abusers. Welby announced his resignation “in sorrow”, taking “personal and institutional responsibility” for a lack of action on the “heinous abuses” allegedly committed by the late John Smyth, a volunteer at Christian summer camps decades ago. Welby said he had “no …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns after report into his knowledge of sexual abuse
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns after report into his knowledge of sexual abuse

ABC  

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned following criticism of his handling of allegations surrounding a child abuser associated with Church of England. Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, the church's second-ranking cleric, called Mr Welby’s resignation "the right and honourable thing to do". Archbishop had 'personal and moral responsibility' to act, report found The Makin Report concluded Mr Welby …

Now Justin Welby faces losing seat in House of Lords after quitting as Archbishop of Canterbury in 'shame' over his failure to stop Church of England's most prolific child abuser leaving the instituti
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Now Justin Welby faces losing seat in House of Lords after quitting as Archbishop of Canterbury in 'shame' over his failure to stop Church of England's most prolific child abuser leaving the instituti

Daily Mail  

The Church was in turmoil last night after the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned in 'shame'. Pictured: September 2022 John Smyth is believed to be the most prolific serial abuser to be associated with the Church of England In a statement, Dr Welby said: 'Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign as Archbishop …

Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury over Church’s child abuse ‘conspiracy of silence’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury over Church’s child abuse ‘conspiracy of silence’

The Independent  

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Why has the Archbishop of Canterbury had to resign?
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why has the Archbishop of Canterbury had to resign?

The Independent  

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned over allegations – some of which he has accepted – that he failed to act against a prolific and sadistic paedophile, John Smyth, who had been associated with the Church of England for decades. The John Smyth scandal is an extremely distressing and complicated one, but as far as Welby is concerned, …

Reverend who called for Welby to quit ‘pleased’ he has taken ‘responsibility’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Did Justin Welby put reputation of church over pursuing justice for child abuse victims? How survivors of John Smyth called on Archbishop of Canterbury to quit - just hours before his resignation
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Justin Welby put reputation of church over pursuing justice for child abuse victims? How survivors of John Smyth called on Archbishop of Canterbury to quit - just hours before his resignation

Daily Mail  

Survivors of child abuser John Smyth feared the Archbishop of Canterbury put the reputation of the church over securing justice for the victims. Justin Welby quit this afternoon following the scandal, admitting he feels 'shame' over the way victims of the Church's most prolific paedophile were let down. Andrew Morse, 63, was abused by John Smyth as a teenager and …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over failure to report child abuse
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over failure to report child abuse

Raw Story  

The leader of the world's Anglican communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, announced Tuesday he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case. Welby had faced days of growing pressure to quit after the independent probe found Welby "could and should" have formally reported decades of abuse by a Church-linked …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby QUITS after Keir Starmer says CofE abuse victims were 'very badly let down'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby QUITS after Keir Starmer says CofE abuse victims were 'very badly let down'

Daily Mail  

The Archbishop of Canterbury resigned today after Sir Keir Starmer said the victims of the Church's most prolific child abuser were let down 'very, very badly'. Justin Welby said he was standing down after a damning report found his failure to act meant that 'abhorrent' serial abuser John Smyth was never brought to justice. Earlier Keir Starmer declined to give …

Pressure mounts on Justin Welby to quit as Starmer says abuse victims were ‘failed badly’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pressure mounts on Justin Welby to quit as Starmer says abuse victims were ‘failed badly’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has piled further pressure on Justin Welby amid …

John Smyth abuse survivors call for Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury
4 months, 2 weeks ago

John Smyth abuse survivors call for Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent  

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Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal

LA Times  

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, shown in 2016, resigned after an investigation found he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a church volunteer as soon as he became aware of it. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday after an investigation …

Church of England Archbishop urged to quit over child abuse cover-up
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church of England Archbishop urged to quit over child abuse cover-up

India Today  

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the global Anglican church, faced mounting calls to resign on Monday over a report that his institution had covered up prolific abuse of boys and young men. In office since 2013, Welby apologised last week after the report described a barrister who ran summer camps for young Christians, John Smyth, …

Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of church child abuse case
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of church child abuse case

CNN  

CNN — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the most senior leader in the Church of England, has resigned over his handling of a child abuse case, according to his official account. Pressure had been mounting on Welby in recent days, following an independent review into “sickening abuse” committed by John Smyth, a deceased British lawyer considered the worst serial abuser …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal

NPR  

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal toggle caption Carl Court/Getty Images The Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, has resigned over his handling of a sex abuse scandal. Welby said that he was first informed of abuse allegations in 2013, when he was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, the most senior leader of the …

Bishop of Newcastle joins chorus of voices calling for Archbishop Justin Welby to quit after 'ignoring' child sex abuse by Church of England's most prolific attacker John Smyth
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bishop of Newcastle joins chorus of voices calling for Archbishop Justin Welby to quit after 'ignoring' child sex abuse by Church of England's most prolific attacker John Smyth

Daily Mail  

The Archbishop of Canterbury's position looked increasingly untenable last night after a senior bishop told him to resign. Mr Welby was forced to apologise last week after a long-awaited review concluded that barrister John Smyth's 'abhorrent' serial abuse of more than 100 boys and young men was covered up. The Archbishop of Canterbury admitted to having 'personally failed' after an …

Senior bishop calls for Justin Welby to resign over Church of England sex abuser
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior bishop calls for Justin Welby to resign over Church of England sex abuser

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley described Dr Welby’s position as “untenable” and claimed that …

I'm a survivor of child abuser John Smyth... Archbishop Justin Welby put his reputation above victims and now he needs to resign
4 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm a survivor of child abuser John Smyth... Archbishop Justin Welby put his reputation above victims and now he needs to resign

Daily Mail  

A survivor of child abuser John Smyth has called for Archbishop Justin Welby to resign, accusing him of prioritising the Church of England's reputation above victims. Andrew Morse, 63, was abused by John Smyth as a teenager and twice tried to take his own life as a result The Archbishop of Canterbury admitted to having 'personally failed' after an independent …

Justin Welby 'has lost confidence of the clergy': Archbishop of Canterbury facing mounting pressure to quit for 'ignoring' sex abuse by Church of England's most prolific abuser
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Welby 'has lost confidence of the clergy': Archbishop of Canterbury facing mounting pressure to quit for 'ignoring' sex abuse by Church of England's most prolific abuser

Daily Mail  

Justin Welby is coming under increasing pressure to resign after a report savaged him for ignoring sex abuse by the Church of England's most prolific abuser. The Archbishop of Canterbury admitted last night to having 'personally failed' after an independent review found John Smyth QC's 'abhorrent' abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up in the …

Church of England head Justin Welby under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Church of England head Justin Welby under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, is under pressure to resign after an investigation found that he failed to inform police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Some members of the General Synod, the church’s …

From steady hand to neck-deep in scandal: How Justin Welby fell from grace
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From steady hand to neck-deep in scandal: How Justin Welby fell from grace

The Telegraph  

When he was appointed in 2013, he was meant to be a managerial kind of Archbishop, someone whose earlier career as an oil man would help him handle the tricky politics – around historic abuse, gay marriage and female bishops – facing the church in the 21st century. Instead, Justin Welby, 68, is neck deep in scandal, his reputation destroyed …

The Daily T: Will the Archbishop of Canterbury have to resign?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Daily T: Will the Archbishop of Canterbury have to resign?

The Telegraph  

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing growing calls to resign after a report found the Church of England covered up the “abhorrent” abuse of more than 100 boys and young men for years at the hands of serial predator John Smyth. The review said Archbishop Welby “could and should” have reported the case to authorities when details were …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces calls to resign over church child abuse
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces calls to resign over church child abuse

CNN  

London CNN — The Archbishop of Canterbury, the most senior cleric in the Church of England, is under mounting pressure to resign after a damning report accused him of failing to take sufficient action against a sadistic child abuser. A review of the church’s handling of “horrific” abuse perpetrated by John Smyth has put Archbishop Justin Welby’s position in doubt …

Pressure grows on Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury for ignoring sex abuse by the Church of England's most prolific abuser who targeted more than 100 children and young men
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pressure grows on Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury for ignoring sex abuse by the Church of England's most prolific abuser who targeted more than 100 children and young men

Daily Mail  

Vicars have launched a petition urging the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign for ignoring sex abuse - and a top bishop has declined to defend him. Archbishop Justin Welby last week admitted he ‘personally failed’ the countless victims of sexualised beatings from evangelist barrister John Smyth, by failing to report him to police in 2013, when his crimes were clear. …

Report finds Church of England covered up ‘horrific’ abuse at summer camps decades ago
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Report finds Church of England covered up ‘horrific’ abuse at summer camps decades ago

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Church of England covered up “horrific” abuse by a lawyer who volunteered at Christian summer camps in the 1970s and 1980s, and the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion failed to report him to authorities when he learned of the abuse in 2013, according to an independent review released Thursday. “Despite the efforts of some individuals to …

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologises after Church of England cover up of abuse from barrister John Smyth
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologises after Church of England cover up of abuse from barrister John Smyth

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Archbishop of Canterbury “could and should” have formally reported the abuse to authorities …

Abuser might have been brought to justice had Justin Welby reported it – review
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Abuser might have been brought to justice had Justin Welby reported it – review

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Smyth QC’s “abhorrent” abuse of more than 100 children and young men was …

Peter Hollingworth hands back permission to officiate at Anglican Church after investigation finding
1 year, 10 months ago

Peter Hollingworth hands back permission to officiate at Anglican Church after investigation finding

ABC  

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth has given up his permission to officiate as an Anglican priest. Key points: An Anglican Church investigation last month found Peter Hollingworth had committed misconduct during his time as Brisbane archbishop, but that he should be allowed to retain his holy orders Dr Hollingworth has resigned his permission to officiate, which allowed him to conduct services …

Former Archbishop of Canterbury reveals late Queen told him: ‘I can’t resign’
1 year, 11 months ago

Former Archbishop of Canterbury reveals late Queen told him: ‘I can’t resign’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The late Queen told George Carey “I can’t resign” when …

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