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Church of England charities failed on safeguarding allegations – regulator

John Perumbalath stepped down as bishop of Liverpool without any admission of fault or liability in January 2025.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

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 · Feb 27, 2025

Archbishop of York apologises for ever ‘unintentionally influencing voting’

It came as the Church of England’s General Synod met on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

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Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England

Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to the Synod.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Archbishop of York admits mistakes as he survives bid to stop his Synod speech

A member of the Church’s parliament said his motion was ‘about sending a message to the nation and the Church’.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

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

Monday is the first day of five days of Synod debate and various votes on issues including safeguarding at Church House in London.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Church in crisis as Bishop hits out at Archbishop of York’s ‘abhorrent’ behaviour

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley previously called for the Church’s current temporary leader to resign

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

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Bishop brands Archbishop of York’s behaviour ‘abhorrent’ ahead of Synod opening

The Church’s parliament is meeting for five days this week following a turbulent few months for its leadership.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

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 · Feb 10, 2025

Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

There will be five days of debates and votes on issues including safeguarding.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

Bishop says scandal revelations feel as if Church of England ‘being purified’

The General Synod will meet next week amid a tumultuous time for the Church.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Archbishop of York ‘categorically rejects’ bullying and coercion allegations

Stephen Cottrell denies bullying members of a committee to secure the Bishop of Liverpool’s appointment.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want the story to become ‘a distraction’

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Bishop of Liverpool quits after sexual assault and harassment allegations

Rt Rev John Perumbalath denies groping woman and kissing her without consent as well as sexually harassing another woman

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025

Bishop of Liverpool quits amid sexual misconduct allegations

Bishop of Warrington says she made allegation of sexual harassment against John Perumbalath in March 2023

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Bishop of Liverpool under pressure to quit over sexual misconduct allegations

John Perumbalath’s senior leadership team says he should step aside while claims investigated

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Church leaders call for Bishop of Liverpool to ‘step aside’

The Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath said he has ‘consistently denied’ the sexual assault and harassment claims.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Bishop of Liverpool accused of sexual assault and harassment

John Perumbalath denies allegations by two women from 2023, saying police investigated and took no further action

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The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Bishop of Liverpool denies wrongdoing after sexual assault and harassment claims

One woman accused the Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath of kissing her without consent and groping her and another woman accused him of sexual harassment - allegations he says he has consistently denied

Liverpool Echo · Apr 24, 2023

Our Liverpool: Heartbreaking tribute to 'football mad' schoolboy

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Liverpool Echo · Apr 24, 2023

New Bishop of Liverpool installed in service at Anglican Cathedral

He took his first Cathedral Eucharist as Bishop on Sunday morning

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