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Davey hints that Welsh Lib Dem leader should resign over handling of abuse case

A report found that Jane Dodds made a ‘grave error’ by not pursuing a meeting to discuss the case while she was working for the Church of England.

Evening Standard

The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?

After Justin Welby’s resignation and the John Smyth abuse scandal, critics say a reckoning can no longer be avoided

The Guardian - UK

‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal

The Bishop of Newcastle said she was ‘disappointed’ others had not also called for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign after the Makin Review.

The Independent UK

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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

The Independent UK

John Smyth abuse report triggers ‘existential crisis’ in Church of England

Shock waves triggered by archbishop’s resignation are culmination of years of simmering rage among churchgoers and survivors of abuse

The Guardian - UK

Church of England ‘directly responsible’ for John Smyth abuse in Zimbabwe, victim says

Rocky Leanders, then 15, was beaten with wooden paddle by Smyth at camp where boys were made to swim naked

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was ‘right to resign’, his son says

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that his decision to step down was in the best interests of the Church.

Evening Standard

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John Smyth victim calls for more bishops to resign over abuse cover-up

Man beaten until he bled as a child says Stephen Conway, Jo Bailey Wells and others must ‘look at their consciences’

The Guardian - UK

Sister of boy who drowned at Smyth camp says Church should have stopped abuser

Edith Nyachuru described her brother Guide, who was 16, as a ‘lovely boy’ who was a good swimmer.

Evening Standard

Colman’s mustard heir asked to pause church role over John Smyth link

Sir Jamie Colman and his wife are said to have financially supported Smyth despite knowing of abuse allegations

The Guardian - UK

More than 30 Church officials face the sack after Archbishop of Canterbury quits

It comes after the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned following a damning report into decades of abuse

The Independent UK

Minister and husband who funded abuser John Smyth asked to step back from church duties

The Makin Review named Sir Jamie and the Rev Sue Colman as likely to have had significant knowledge of John Smyth’s abuses in the UK and Africa.

Evening Standard

Colman’s Mustard heir and minister wife suspend church activities after abuse review

The review noted that Mrs Colman and her husband, Sir Jamie, visited John Smyth in Africa in the 1990s

The Independent UK

Candidate for C of E panel to choose Welby successor knew about John Smyth’s abuse

Report says General Synod member Rev Andrew Cornes was told of Smyth’s abuse in 1982 but failed to act

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The Independent UK

Church warned Welby resignation ‘tip of the iceberg’ as pressure grows over sex abuse scandal

Campaigner warns of ‘many other abusers’ within Church of England after damning reporting into John Smyth

Evening Standard

King holds audience with possible contender to be next archbishop of Canterbury

Charles met with the Bishop of Norwich to appoint him as Lord High Almoner on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Abuse scandal report: six serving and former C of E bishops mentioned in review

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Church Of England Faces Crisis After Archbishop's Resignation

The resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby exposes Church of England's safeguarding failures and calls for accountability and transparency.

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The Independent UK

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 victims of abuse

The Guardian - UK

Why did Justin Welby fall so tragically short? Because he was preoccupied with efficiency, not listening

The archbishop’s resignation for failing to respond to abuse complaints speaks of deeper issues in the Church of England, says former editor of the Tablet Catherine Pepinster

The Independent UK

John Smyth victim says ‘sadistic beatings’ drove him to attempt on own life

If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, The Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.

The Independent UK

John Smyth: Timeline of abuse scandal that led Archbishop of Canterbury to resign

The independent Makin report concluded that Smyth’s abuse was covered up within the Church of England for years

International Business Times

Demands For Church Of England Reform After Abuse Scandal

Anglican leaders faced pressure Wednesday to speed up reforms following Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's resignation over a damning report concluding the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.

Evening Standard

Pressure remains on Church of England after Welby resignation over Smyth scandal

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said church leaders should not think ‘one head rolling solves the problem’.

Al Jazeera

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know

Welby is accused of not taking sufficient action to stop one of the Church of England’s most prolific serial abusers.

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