Church must ‘kneel in penitence’, Archbishop of York says in Christmas sermon Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution. The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024
Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ‘empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says Archbishop of York used his Christmas sermon to say the Church of England must ‘be changed’ following a turbulent year for their senior leadership The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024
Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case 'insulting' The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’ Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024
Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case ‘insulting’ The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’. The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024
Archbishop of York twice reappointed priest in sexual abuse case, report says Stephen Cottrell admits situation ‘could have been handled differently’ as pressure mounts over David Tudor scandal The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’ Pressure on Stephen Cottrell has intensified after it emerged abuser David Tudor twice had his contract renewed. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024
Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords Denying that sexually abusive priests are their responsibility makes them ripe for removal The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024
The Observer view on the Church of England: how does it recover after its annus horribilis? A new Anglican leader must reinvent the role if they are to restore faith in an institution mired in sexual abuse scandals The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Children’s charity rejects archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas donation Children’s Society says accepting donation from Justin Welby would be inconsistent with its principles and values The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits as priest It comes following an investigation into the Church of England’s handling of a sexual abuse case. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Inevitable Church of England’s second-in-command will go, says abuse survivor Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s functions when he quits on January 6. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Archbishop of York ‘sorry’ he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Under pressure Archbishop of York 'sorry' he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 Archbishop of York says he acted as soon as legally possible in sexual abuse case Church of England crisis deepens as second archbishop faces calls to resign over response to abuse
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 A second top Church of England cleric is facing calls to resign over his handling of abuse claims The archbishop who is due to take temporary charge of the Church of England is facing calls to resign over his handling of the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Archbishop of York ‘deeply sorry’ over handling of sex abuse case amid growing calls for him to resign Stephen Cottrell, who is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily, has issued an apology over his handling of the case of banned priest David Tudor
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Archbishop of York faces calls to resign over handling of sex abuse case Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early next month
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024 Church has ‘much to learn’ after ‘shameful’ protection failings, says archbishop The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell made his remarks as he led a House of Lords debate.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Archbishop of Canterbury to miss public Christmas services ahead of quitting Justin Welby intends to complete official duties as archbishop by January 6.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 C of E bishops accused of ‘careerism’ over failure to condemn abuse cover-up Bishop of Newcastle says fellow bishops have stayed silent because they want to be new archbishop of Canterbury
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024 Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell says he's too old to replace Justin Welby Stephen Cottrell acknowledged he is ‘the person that people will look to’ in the coming months
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 Archbishop of York does not consider himself a candidate to replace Justin Welby Stephen Cottrell acknowledged he is ‘the person that people will look to’ in the coming months.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 C of E may need to rethink archbishop of Canterbury role, senior cleric says Exclusive: Stephen Cottrell, archbishop of York, says church is in period of reflection after ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse cover-up
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024 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