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Race to replace Justin Welby to begin as archbishop prepares to step down

Appointing new archbishop of Canterbury likely to take months after Welby’s resignation over abuse scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

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 · Dec 30, 2024

‘The church must speak out’: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin on racism, sexual abuse and asylum seekers

The UK’s first black female bishop has always been a fearless defender of people’s rights, from Montego Bay to the streets of Dover, as she recalls in her memoir published next month

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

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 · Nov 16, 2024

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 · Nov 14, 2024

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

Review suggested a number of people who might have failed to act on concerns

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Bishop says more C of E senior clergy may need to resign over abuse scandal

Julie Conalty, bishop of Birkenhead, welcomes resignation of Justin Welby but says institutional changes needed

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

The C of E’s CEO: how will history judge Justin Welby’s tenure as archbishop of Canterbury?

Welby worked hard to hold the Anglican church together, but in the end his own failings led to his downfall

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Who could succeed Justin Welby as archbishop of Canterbury?

Some will think a woman should lead the C of E and age limitation will rule out a number of bishops

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024