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The Independent UK
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Ted Hennessey

RARE PHOTOS: Former archbishop of canterbury george carey quits as priest | Rare Historical Photos

George Carey, former archbishop of Canterbury, has quit as a priest (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA) - (PA Archive)

Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has quit as a priest following an investigation into the Church of England’s handling of a sexual abuse case.

Lord Carey resigned after the BBC contacted him about allegations he allowed a priest, who had been banned over sexual abuse claims, to return to priesthood.

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