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Archbishop Faces Resignation Calls Amid Abuse Scandal
Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation after report reveals decades-long cover-up of child sexual abuse within the Church of England.
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Church Of EnglandChannel 4 NewsBbc Radio 4St. Anne's ChurchGeneral Synod
Justin WelbyJohn SmythGiles FraserHelen-Ann HartleyKeir Starmer
- What is the main issue addressed in the news report?
- The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing calls to resign following the release of a report detailing the decades-long cover-up of child sexual abuse by lawyer John Smyth within the Church of England.
- Who is John Smyth, and what are the accusations against him?
- John Smyth, who died in 2018, abused over 100 boys in the 1970s and 1980s. Details of his crimes were known to church officials as early as 2013, but were not reported to the police.
- What is the reaction to the report, and what are the calls for action?
- Several high-profile figures, including a Church of England priest and the Bishop of Newcastle, have publicly called for Archbishop Welby's resignation. The calls come amid growing criticism for his handling of the Smyth case.
- What is the position of the British Prime Minister on the Archbishop's potential resignation?
- While the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, stated that Welby's resignation is a matter for the church, the pressure for him to step down continues to mount. Welby himself has apologized and admitted he should have acted more decisively.
- What were the findings of the independent inquiry into the Church of England's handling of the Smyth case?
- The independent inquiry found that Smyth was the most prolific abuser linked to the Church of England, committing abuse in both England and Africa. His actions were described as 'manipulating Christian truth to legitimize his evil acts'.