Religion
Mustard heir and minister wife suspend church activities after abuse review
The Makin Review named Sir Jamie and the Rev Sue Colman as likely to have had significant knowledge of John Smyth’s abuses in the UK and Africa.
Pressure remains on Church of England after Welby resignation over Smyth scandal
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said church leaders should not think ‘one head rolling solves the problem’.
What Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby knew of John Smyth’s abuse and when
The Makin Review concluded that prolific abuser John Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop formally alerted authorities in 2013.
Justin Welby: Quitting is in best interests of church I dearly love
John Smyth abused boys and young men for decades and an independent review concluded the Archbishop should have alerted authorities in 2013.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to resign over Smyth review
Mr Welby had apologised but stated that he would not resign, following the review’s publication last week.
Pressure mounts on Justin Welby as Starmer says abuse victims were ‘failed’
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has faced calls to resign over his handling of allegations against Christian camp leader John Smyth.
Welby should take opportunity to resign, says abuse victim as petition hits 10,000
A petition calling on the Archbishop to quit was started by three members of the General Synod.
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 going on’ to stand down.
Archbishop of Canterbury’s position ‘untenable’ over abuse case, says bishop
Justin Welby is facing growing calls to quit over his response to a serial abuser associated with the Church of England.
Archbishop of Canterbury ‘has lost confidence of clergy after abuse review’
Justin Welby said he has given a lot of thought to resignation but that he will not step down.