Church of England considers independent safeguarding after abuse cover-up scandal
The Church of England is considering revamping its safeguarding system to strengthen oversight by an independent organisation ...
Justin Welby was treated like Jesus, bishop claims
The Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin said the former most senior cleric in the Church of England had been ‘chewed up’ by his critics ...
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Church Abuse Scandal: Bishop accuses bishop of sexual harassment
Our report tonight – detailing accusations of sexual assault and harassment – ratchets up the pressure, as we reveal Archbishop Stephen was informed of the allegations before the Bishop at the centre ...
Senior Church of England bishop accused of groping and sexually harassing women
Interim head of the church, Stephen Cottrell has been accused of a ‘cover up’ after it he was aware of the allegations before ...
‘There needs to be a public investigation – Justin Welby should be made an example of’
The church needs to stand up and make a big impact to prove their worth, not just to victims but to everybody.' ...
Church of England weighs new watchdog to police abuse failures after Justin Welby resignation
The general synod will meet in February following the fall-out from a child abuse inquiry that led to the resignation of the ...
Bishop of Liverpool accused of sexual assault and harassment, Channel 4 reports
LONDON - John Perumbalath, bishop of the English city of Liverpool, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman and harassing another, Channel 4 reported on Tuesday, in the latest scandal to hit ...
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Church of England Revamps Safeguarding: A New Era of Oversight
The Church of England plans to strengthen its safeguarding system following a scandal involving its former leader, Justin Welby. The Synod will examine proposals for independent oversight, potentially ...
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Call for complete reform of Church of England safeguarding as Welby steps down
Justin Welby ceases to hold the leading role within the Church from midnight, with the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell taking temporary charge. But Mr Cottrell has faced his own calls to ...
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At least two years for new Church safeguarding process to be in place
Synod will sit for its first session since the resignation of the archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby last month following safeguarding failures. Of course, change is difficult and we must be ...