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HISTORICAL FACTS: Keith makin - The Untold Story

Review that led me to resign as archbishop was partly ‘wrong’, says Welby

Justin Welby resigned as archbishop of Canterbury last year in the wake of a review of sexual abuse committed by a Christian camp leader.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Justin Welby says review that led to resignation as archbishop was partly wrong

Welby denied having learned the full extent of Smyth’s abuse until 2017

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Justin Welby was too ‘overwhelmed’ by scale of abuse in C of E to take action

In first interview since resigning, former archbishop of Canterbury says more cases were arriving every day and he ‘got it wrong’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025

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George Carey among clergy who could face life ban over John Smyth abuse case

Church of England plans action against former archbishop of Canterbury and nine others after Makin report

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

George Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action over Makin report

He is one of 10 people named regarding potential failures in handling abuse allegations.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

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

Tuesday briefing: The abuse scandal that leaves the archbishop of Canterbury in an ‘untenable’ position

In today’s newsletter: An independent review has cast doubt on Justin Welby’s claims to have had no idea of John Smyth’s appalling abuse until 2013 – and now the calls for him to resign are growing

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

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Anglican Church Head Urged To Resign Over Abuse Scandal

The leader of the world's Anglican communion faced growing pressure on Monday to resign after a damning report which concluded the Church of England had covered up a serial abuse case.

International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024

Bishop calls for Justin Welby to resign over failure to pursue serial abuser

Helen-Ann Hartley says archbishop’s position is untenable after members of Church of England’s ruling body launch petition

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

C of E covered up attacks by serial abuser John Smyth, review finds

Report says it is ‘unlikely’ Justin Welby knew nothing of concerns about Smyth, who abused schoolboys at Christian holiday camps

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

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