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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

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

"We've got the power" - 3 inspirational women fighting for cleaner waters, inclusion and equality

Throughout the UK, women are championing change – Ellie Fennell meets three who will inspire you.

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Church of England clear-out needed following Makin Review, says ex-minister

The Church of England’s Commons representative also said ‘those responsible must be held to account’.

Evening Standard

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 as Church of England urged to undergo ‘complete reform’

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will take charge temporarily

The Independent UK

Dover Bishop warns giving money to France to tackle small boats crisis is ‘killing people’

Exclusive: In a wide-ranging interview with The Independent, former speaker’s chaplain now Bishop of Dover Rose Hudson-Wilkin talks about her new autobiography, blasts Brexit and the immigration debate, demands ‘restorative justice’ for countries scarred by slavery, and defends the role of the Church of England in politics

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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

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

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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Archbishop of Canterbury's tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s tenure in office ends Monday, after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it

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

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

Timeline: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officially steps down

The Church of England saw a tumultuous end to 2024.

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The Guardian - UK

Church of England must open up its governance to scrutiny

Letters: Readers respond to the archbishop of York saying the church should kneel in penitence as it faces criticism over its handling of abuse cases

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

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.

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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 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 Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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’

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