Abuse expert calls on Archbishop of York to resign
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, should resign, according to a leading advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. It ...
Why the choice to replace Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury is important for British politics
As the Church of England looks for a new leader, David Maddox examines how the appointment will be as important for British politics as it is for religion ...
Bishop of Winchester: The Church’s corporate naivete led to the most appalling abuse
It has been quite a week for Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Winchester, one of the five most senior dioceses in England. First ...
Bishop who forced Welby to resign warns senior clerics put job promotion ahead of tackling abuse
The Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has spoken out against the culture of silence in the Church of England ...
Why didn’t police prosecute 'brutal' abuser linked to Church of England?
John Smyth’s death in 2018 meant an "appalling abuser" associated with the Church of England escaped justice for crimes ...
Anglican Church of Southern Africa will now launch inquiry into John Smyth's alleged abuse
In a fresh twist, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has decided to launch an inquiry into the alleged illicit activity ...
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Church of England ‘directly responsible’ for John Smyth abuse in Zimbabwe, victim says
Source: Church of England ‘directly responsible’ for John Smyth abuse in Zimbabwe, victim says Rocky Leanders, then 15, was ...
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‘Church of England to blame for my brother’s death’ – Zimbabwe anger over child abuser John Smyth
John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps. Source: ‘Church of England ...
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Head of Anglican Communion resigns over failures in dealing with ‘abhorrent’ abuse case
It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility for the long and retraumatising period between ...
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Updates following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Following the statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury announcing his resignation, this webpage provides information and updates. Read the personal statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury in ...
The Church of England must take this opportunity to reform
The survivors of the John Smyth abuse scandal should be at the forefront of the Church’s priorities. As the Church of England ...