The Latest Breaking News from Justin Welby

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

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 · Feb 7, 2025

Half of Brits have unfavourable view of Church of England

The church’s reputation has taken a hit in recent months, new polling suggests

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

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 · Jan 30, 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

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

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 · Jan 23, 2025

At least two years for new Church safeguarding process to be in place

Proposals for a new approach involving independent bodies have been published ahead of a Synod vote in February.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025