Bishop of Derby comments as Archbishop of Canterbury resigns after Makin report shows Church covered up abuse
The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned from his post following the publication of findings of the independent review by Keith Makin. The report, which looked into the Church of England's handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth,
Archbishop of Canterbury, Who Crowned King Charles, Resigns Over Handling of Child Sex Abuse Scandal
"As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse," Justin Welby said in a statement Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who crowned King Charles and married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle,
Arrchbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over Handling of Abuse Cases
A highly anticipated 253-page Nov. 7 report written by independent reviewer Keith Makin offered a stinging indictment of Archbishop Welby’s handling of the Smyth case.
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns after mishandling church abuse allegations
A report found Justin Welby took insufficient action into allegations against John Smyth, believed to be “the most prolific serial abuser” associated with the Church of England.
Church of England Head Justin Welby Resigns Over Handling of Sex Abuse Scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found he failed to tell police about
Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says his departure wasn't enough to solve the church’s “profound failure" in safeguarding vulnerable people or ease the trauma suffered by
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns after release of damning report into child abuse
The leader of the Church of England Justin Welby resigned after pressure had grown following the publication of a report into a serial child abuser linked to the institution.
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and why did he resign during an abuse scandal?
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal
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Makin review: ‘A long battle for the truth and accountability’
THIS has been a long 12-year battle for the truth and accountability. It has taken that long for the C of E to confront the ...
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The archbishop and the abuser
Archbishop Welby says that he did not know about the allegations until 2013, although the report finds that it was “unlikely” ...
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Review by Keith Makin into Church’s handling of Smyth case
Press Release: Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published ...
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‘Prolific, brutal and horrific’: Makin report calls out the Smyth abuse and the cover-up
THE “prolific, brutal and horrific” abuse perpetrated by John Smyth, a Reader in the Church of England, was covered up by ...
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Archbishop of Canterbury in UK faces calls to resign over handling of abuse allegations
The report by Keith Makin accuses senior leaders within the Church of England (C of E) of a cover-up, further spotlighting Archbishop Welby’s role and knowledge of the events. A petition ...
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Exclusive: Report reveals Church of England ‘cover up’ of abuse from barrister John Smyth
Following our investigation the Church of England commissioned a review led by former social services director Keith Makin. It sets out the horrifying scale of the abuse over many decades in the ...
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Archbishop of Canterbury announces resignation
Archbishop Welby has faced calls to resign in response to Keith Makin’s report on John Smyth, which was released last ...
Who Might Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury?
The leader of the Anglican Church, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, announced he would resign on Tuesday. Here’s what happens next.