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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Tara Cobham

Justin Welby condemned for saying he would forgive serial abuser John Smyth if he was alive

Justin Welby has been condemned by survivors and campaigners for saying he would forgive serial Church of England abuser John Smyth if he were still alive.

The former archbishop of Canterbury also repeated an apology to victims on Sunday and told of the “deep sense of personal failure” he feels about his handling of allegations made against Smyth – thought to be the most prolific abuser associated with the Church.

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