At its current rate, the Church of England can probably fit in another pre-Christmas safeguarding catastrophe, and embark on the familiar ritual.
Independent report/BBC reporter: You have betrayed victims of abuse and sinfully allowed their abusers to remain within the church.
Bishop: I am truly penitent, but it wasn’t my fault.
All: Resign.
Bishop: Blessed are they that commission an independent review of lessons learned, for they shall have rest.
All: Resign.
Bishop: What good would that do? Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All bishops except the bishop of Newcastle: Amen.
