Archbishop Cottrell Pledges Reforms Amid Church of England Abuse Crisis
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, interim head of the Church of England, has vowed to improve safeguarding systems to prevent abuse. This follows the resignation of former leader Justin Welby due to an abuse cover-up scandal.
'Deeply dismayed' Church of England interim head pledges reform to prevent abuse
The Church of England's interim head Archbishop Stephen Cottrell on Monday pledged better systems to prevent abuse within the Church, acknowledging the damage caused by safeguarding failures that forced former leader Justin Welby to resign last year.
Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England
The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned.
Church of England meets amid 'crisis' over abuse scandals
The Church of England's elected governing body began a week-long meeting in London on Monday, after an "unprecedented crisis" triggered by a number of sexual abuse scandals. "Victims and survivors of abuse and all those harmed by the church have waited too long for real accountability.
Church of England meets after series of abuse scandals
The Church of England’s elected governing body will begin a week-long meeting on Monday, after an “unprecedented crisis” triggered by a number of sexual abuse scandals. The London meeting comes a month after Justin Welby stepped down as Archbishop of Canterbury,
Church of England ‘broken’, lead safeguarding bishop says after abuse scandal
The Church’s General Synod gathered on Monday for the first time since the resignation of Justin Welby following safeguarding failures.
Archbishop of York admits mistakes as he survives bid to stop his Synod speech
A member of the Church’s parliament said his motion was ‘about sending a message to the nation and the Church’.
Archbishop of York 'wrong person' to lead reform, says bishop
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is the "wrong person" to bring much-needed reform to the Church of England, the Bishop of ...
Church in crisis as Bishop hits out at Archbishop of York’s ‘abhorrent’ behaviour
Church in crisis as Bishop hits out as Archbishop of York’s ‘abhorrent’ behaviour - Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley ...
Challenging times for Church, says Archbishop as he notes abuse victims’ anger
Monday is the first day of five days of Synod debate and various votes on issues including safeguarding at Church House in ...
Public asked to name next Archbishop of Canterbury after Justin Welby resignation
The Church of England has described the public consultation as "an opportunity to gather the views of a wide range of people.