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Abuse survivors call for Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury in ‘clean sweep’ of Church

Multiple victims of abuse have come forward to call for the Archbishop to stand down

The Independent UK

John Smyth QC abuse survivor calls for ‘clean sweep’ of Church of England

Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, called for all senior clergy ‘that did nothing but knew what was going on’ to stand down.

Evening Standard

Labour piles pressure on Justin Welby as he faces calls to resign over sexual abuse scandal

MP chosen by Keir Starmer and King to represent Church of England in Commons ‘recognises Welby’s failure’

The Independent UK

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Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury and why are there calls for him to resign?

Justin Welby has defied calls for him to step down after a report into a ‘serial abuser’ in the church

Evening Standard

Anglican Church Head Urged To Resign Over Abuse Scandal

The leader of the world's Anglican communion faced growing pressure on Monday to resign after a damning report which concluded the Church of England had covered up a serial abuse case.

International Business Times

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

Archbishop of Canterbury has ‘lost confidence of his clergy’ over scandal, vicar warns

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘has lost confidence of clergy after abuse review’

Justin Welby said he has given a lot of thought to resignation but that he will not step down.

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Archbishop of Canterbury considered resigning over barrister abuse cases

An independent review has concluded John Smyth QC’s abuse was covered up the Church of England.

Evening Standard

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

Responses by the Church of England and others were ‘wholly ineffective and amounted to a cover-up’, a review found.

The Independent UK

Church of England response to John Smyth serial abuse ‘amounted to a cover-up’

The abuse spanned five decades and three countries with as many as many as 130 boys and young men victimised, a review found.

The Independent UK

The Vatican's new 'pop culture' anime mascot raises eyebrows

'Luce' is the Catholic church's latest foray into youth culture.

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Pennsylvania Church Promotes Peace Amid Election Tensions

Grace United Methodist Church in Harrisburg promotes peace and unity amidst political tensions through a symbolic Peace Pole installation near the Pennsylv...

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Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades

The Guardian - UK

Pope's Commission Against Abuse To Publish First Report

The Vatican on Tuesday publishes its first annual report on protecting minors in the Catholic Church, a move requested by Pope Francis amid pressure for more action to tackle clerical child sex abuse.

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Pope Francis Approves Greater Leadership Opportunities For Women In Church

The Catholic Church is navigating discussions on women's roles and gender equality, signaling progress and inclusivity.

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Pope Francis Approves Women's Leadership In Catholic Church

Explore the Vatican synod's discussions on women's roles in the Catholic Church and the ongoing debate on ordaining female deacons.

International Business Times

Catholic Church Assembly Acknowledges 'Obstacles' For Women

A Vatican assembly on the future of the Catholic Church on Saturday said that more should be done to help women overcome "obstacles" to taking a leadership roles within the Church.

The Independent UK

Top Ukraine cleric pleads with Starmer for help over Zelensky’s Orthodox church crackdown

Exclusive: Prime minister has been criticised for delaying his appointment of a new envoy for religious freedom

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Women Priests Secretly Ordained In The Shadow Of The Vatican

On a barge on Rome's River Tiber, a stone's throw from the Vatican, Loan Rocher was "ordained" in a secret ceremony in defiance of the Catholic Church's ban on women deacons and priests.

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Controversy Surrounds Construction Of LDS Temples In The US

Learn about opposition to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' temple construction in the US.

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The Sabrina Carpenter and NYC mayor Eric Adams church scandal connection, explained

Did the Short n' Sweet singer inadvertently lead to his investigation?

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Pope Urges Justice For Clergy Abusers In Belgium Mass

Pope's powerful message demands justice for clergy abusers, urging transparency and accountability within the Church.

International Business Times

Pope Denounces Abuse Cover-ups As He Wraps Thorny Belgium Visit

Pope Francis implored bishops not to cover up the sexual abuse of children, during an open-air mass on Sunday capping a three-day visit to Belgium, which is still struggling with the legacy of past scandals.

The Guardian - AU

Catholic Belgian university ‘deplores’ comments by Pope Francis moments after speech

UCLouvain staff and students express ‘incomprehension and disapproval’ over pope’s views on role of women

International Business Times

Church Must Learn From Abuse Victims, Pope Says On Belgium Trip

Pope Francis said Saturday the Catholic Church must learn from victims of child sexual abuse, as he was pressed on the issue on the second day of his Belgium visit partially overshadowed by past scandals.

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