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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 · Jan 6, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

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 · Jan 5, 2025

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‘The church must speak out’: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin on racism, sexual abuse and asylum seekers

The UK’s first black female bishop has always been a fearless defender of people’s rights, from Montego Bay to the streets of Dover, as she recalls in her memoir published next month

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

Churches of all types cannot be allowed to be self-policing

An independent review of all their leaders should be carried out as a matter of urgency

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ’empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon 'empty words', Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2024

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C of E must ‘kneel in penitence’ after difficult year, says archbishop of York

Stephen Cottrell delivers Christmas sermon in place of Justin Welby, who will step down as de facto head of church

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024

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 Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Church must 'kneel in penitence', Archbishop of York to say in Christmas sermon

Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2024

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ‘empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Archbishop of York used his Christmas sermon to say the Church of England must ‘be changed’ following a turbulent year for their senior leadership

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Church must ‘kneel in penitence’, Archbishop of York says in Christmas sermon

Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution.

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case 'insulting'

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case ‘insulting’

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Archbishop of York twice reappointed priest in sexual abuse case, report says

Stephen Cottrell admits situation ‘could have been handled differently’ as pressure mounts over David Tudor scandal

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’

Pressure on Stephen Cottrell has intensified after it emerged abuser David Tudor twice had his contract renewed.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords

Denying that sexually abusive priests are their responsibility makes them ripe for removal

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024

The Observer view on the Church of England: how does it recover after its annus horribilis?

A new Anglican leader must reinvent the role if they are to restore faith in an institution mired in sexual abuse scandals

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

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 · Dec 20, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024

Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby

The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its principles.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Welby makes children’s charity donation and sends last Christmas card in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will step down from his role in early January over his handling of the John Smyth scandal.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Under pressure Archbishop of York 'sorry' he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January

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