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When politicians tell us to focus on growth we need to ask: ‘Why, and for whom?’

Isolate growth from public good and you are simply planning for breakdown. My research shows that a resilient society should be rooted in wellbeing, not wealth, says former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop selection panel must not be implicated in safeguarding failures – MP

A successor to Justin Welby will be chosen by the Crown Nominations Commission.

Evening Standard

George Carey among clergy who could face life ban over John Smyth abuse case

Church of England plans action against former archbishop of Canterbury and nine others after Makin report

The Guardian - UK

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

Lord Carey resigned as a priest in December following an investigation into the Church of England's handling of a separate sexual abuse case

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England

The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned.

Evening Standard

Justin Welby allowed to stay at Lambeth Palace for months despite resignation

He resigned as archbishop of Canterbury after being named in a scathing report into Church safeguarding failures.

Evening Standard

Public views sought on new archbishop of Canterbury after Welby resignation

Justin Welby’s replacement will be the 106th appointment to the role – which is the most senior bishop of the Church of England.

Evening Standard

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Driver jailed for killing teenage girl in crash, telling police ‘I’m stupid’

Jack Cracknell was jailed for six years at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday.

Evening Standard

Bishop of Liverpool’s resignation latest in series of difficulties for Church of England

It comes in the same months as Justin Welby formally quit as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

Church of England weighs new watchdog to police abuse failures after Justin Welby resignation

The general synod will meet in February following the fall-out from a child abuse inquiry that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the Church of England after Welby: adapt to survive

Editorial: Appointing the first female archbishop of Canterbury would be a good start, amid a crisis of trust and direction

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby lays down archbishop's staff amid calls for reform of Church of England

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge

Evening Standard

Call for complete reform of Church of England safeguarding as Welby steps down

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge as Justin Welby quits as Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Independent UK

Archbishop Of Canterbury Justin Welby Faces Final Day In Role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officially step down on Monday as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

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The Independent UK

Who might be the next archbishop of Canterbury?

The PA news agency takes a look at some of the names who could be in the running.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s last day as he quits over Church abuse

He will lay down his bishop’s crozier in a symbolic act marking the official end of his ministry in the leading role.

The Independent UK

Timeline: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officially steps down

The Church of England saw a tumultuous end to 2024.

The Independent UK

The search for a new archbishop of Canterbury and how the process works

The next person to take on the role will be the 106th archbishop of Canterbury.

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The Guardian - UK

Race to replace Justin Welby to begin as archbishop prepares to step down

Appointing new archbishop of Canterbury likely to take months after Welby’s resignation over abuse scandal

The Guardian - UK

‘Really incredible’ sixth-century sword found in Kent

Exclusive: Sword is among striking objects unearthed from Anglo-Saxon cemetery near Canterbury

The Independent UK

Who is Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell?

Mr Cottrell will take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions from January 6.

The Guardian - UK

Children’s charity rejects archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas donation

Children’s Society says accepting donation from Justin Welby would be inconsistent with its principles and values

The Independent UK

Child sex abuse charity rejects Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s Christmas donation

The Children’s Society’s head said the charity ‘respectfully decided’ not to accept the donation as it was inconsistent with the group’s values

The Independent UK

Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits as priest

It comes following an investigation into the Church of England’s handling of a sexual abuse case.

The Independent UK

Inevitable Church of England’s second-in-command will go, says abuse survivor

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s functions when he quits on January 6.

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