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Aine Fox

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

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell opened the Church of England’s General Synod on Monday (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Archbishop of York recognised the “difficult and challenging times” faced by the Church of England as he acknowledged the “anguish, anger, sadness, and regret” of victims and survivors of abuse about safeguarding failings.

Stephen Cottrell opened the General Synod in central London on Monday, speaking in place of Justin Welby who officially left his post as Archbishop of Canterbury in January.

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