More than 30 Church officials face the sack after Archbishop of Canterbury quits
Thirty members of the Church of England clergy face being sacked over their failure to stop the most prolific child abuser in the institution’s history. The Church’s national safeguarding team is examining the actions of at least 30 officials named in a report as having prior knowledge of allegations against John Smyth.
What Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby knew of John Smyth’s abuse and when
The independent Makin Review concluded that barrister John Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop formally alerted authorities in 2013. Over five decades between the 1970s until his death, Smyth is said to have subjected as many as 130 ...
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over mishandling of abuse allegations
A report found Justin Welby took insufficient action on allegations against John Smyth, believed to be “the most prolific serial abuser” associated with the Church of England.
Archbishop Of Canterbury Resigns Over Church Abuse Scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position due to a church abuse scandal, according to a statement.
Forcing out Welby over Church abuse scandal was wrong, says Smyth’s son-in-law
The Most Rev Justin Welby “knew nothing” about the Church of England’s most prolific abuser and has been used as a scapegoat in the scandal, according to John Smyth’s son-in-law.
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and why did he resign during an abuse scandal?
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal.
Archbishop of Canterbury faces calls to resign over church child abuse failings
The most senior cleric in the Church of England is under mounting pressure to resign after a damning report accused him of failing to take sufficient action against a sadistic child abuser.
John Smyth’s abuse victims relieved after ­Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby announced he would be resigning as the Archbishop of Canterbury over John Smyth’s vile abuse of young boys at Christian camps in the 1970s and 1980s
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns amid abuse scandal
Justin Welby said he was stepping down “in sorrow.” He faced mounting calls to resign after an investigation found he failed to promptly report serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.
Church of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says his departure wasn't enough to solve the church’s “profound failure" in safeguarding vulnerable people or ease the trauma suffered by
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby takes personal responsibility in abuse scandal and resigns
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday amid the fallout from a long-running sexual abuse scandal.
Victim of serial abuser John Smyth says Archbishop's resignation paves way for others to be held 'accountable'
A victim of serial abuser John Smyth has said the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation paves the way for others to be held ...
John Smyth victim says abuse left him with 'PTSD and mental health problems'
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned on Tuesday after an independent review concluded John Smyth QC might have ...
John Smyth QC abuse survivor calls for ‘clean sweep’ of Church of England
Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, called for all senior clergy ‘that did nothing but knew what was ...