Archbishop of York Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid Church Sex Abuse Scandal
The Archbishop of York survived a no-confidence vote at the Church of England's General Synod on Monday, admitting to mistakes amid a child sex abuse scandal, but vowed to remain in his position despite significant opposition. This follows the resignation of the former Archbishop of Canterbury and o...
Archbishop of York Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid Church Sex Abuse Scandal
The Archbishop of York survived a no-confidence vote at the Church of England's General Synod on Monday, admitting to mistakes amid a child sex abuse scandal, but vowed to remain in his position despite significant opposition. This follows the resignation of the former Archbishop of Canterbury and o...
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44% Bias Score
Church of England Delays Full Independence for Safeguarding Operations
The Church of England's General Synod voted to partially transfer national safeguarding staff to an independent body, delaying a similar move for local staff until further work is done, despite expert advice and survivor protests urging full independence; this follows recent abuse scandals and the r...
Church of England Delays Full Independence for Safeguarding Operations
The Church of England's General Synod voted to partially transfer national safeguarding staff to an independent body, delaying a similar move for local staff until further work is done, despite expert advice and survivor protests urging full independence; this follows recent abuse scandals and the r...
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52% Bias Score
Grooming Gang Survivor Highlights Continued UK Child Protection Failures
Nineteen-year-old Scarlett West details her experience as a victim of a British grooming gang in a new podcast, highlighting ongoing failures in the child protection system despite past efforts; her father, Marlon West, advocates for a public inquiry.
Grooming Gang Survivor Highlights Continued UK Child Protection Failures
Nineteen-year-old Scarlett West details her experience as a victim of a British grooming gang in a new podcast, highlighting ongoing failures in the child protection system despite past efforts; her father, Marlon West, advocates for a public inquiry.
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60% Bias Score
Archbishop Cottrell Under Fire for Reappointing Sex Abuse-Convicted Priest
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of York faces mounting pressure for twice reappointing David Tudor, a priest banned for sexual abuse involving a minor, as area dean in Essex between 2013 and 2018, despite safeguarding concerns; this follows the resignation of Archbishop Welby over a similar scandal.
Archbishop Cottrell Under Fire for Reappointing Sex Abuse-Convicted Priest
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of York faces mounting pressure for twice reappointing David Tudor, a priest banned for sexual abuse involving a minor, as area dean in Essex between 2013 and 2018, despite safeguarding concerns; this follows the resignation of Archbishop Welby over a similar scandal.
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56% Bias Score
Welby Apologizes for Insensitive Remarks on Church Abuse
Archbishop Justin Welby apologized for remarks deemed insensitive to abuse survivors following criticism of his farewell speech in the House of Lords, where he referenced a historical beheading and joked about his resignation related to the Makin review's findings on Church of England safeguarding f...
Welby Apologizes for Insensitive Remarks on Church Abuse
Archbishop Justin Welby apologized for remarks deemed insensitive to abuse survivors following criticism of his farewell speech in the House of Lords, where he referenced a historical beheading and joked about his resignation related to the Makin review's findings on Church of England safeguarding f...
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36% Bias Score
Church of England Rejects Full Independence in Abuse Oversight
The Church of England's General Synod voted 392 to 9 to partially outsource abuse complaint oversight, rejecting calls for complete independence, despite recent scandals involving Archbishop Justin Welby and Bishop John Perumbalath, leading to criticism from survivors and advocates.
Church of England Rejects Full Independence in Abuse Oversight
The Church of England's General Synod voted 392 to 9 to partially outsource abuse complaint oversight, rejecting calls for complete independence, despite recent scandals involving Archbishop Justin Welby and Bishop John Perumbalath, leading to criticism from survivors and advocates.
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52% Bias Score
Bishop Faces Resignation Calls Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations
Bishop John Perumbalath of Liverpool faces calls to resign following multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment; a group of church leaders from his diocese are demanding a full investigation, citing insufficient initial inquiries and jeopardized public trust.
Bishop Faces Resignation Calls Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations
Bishop John Perumbalath of Liverpool faces calls to resign following multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment; a group of church leaders from his diocese are demanding a full investigation, citing insufficient initial inquiries and jeopardized public trust.
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60% Bias Score
Welby Resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury Amid Abuse Scandal
Archbishop Justin Welby resigns from his position as Archbishop of Canterbury on Monday, a year early, due to his handling of a major abuse scandal involving John Smyth, who abused over 120 boys. His duties will temporarily be undertaken by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, who himself faces...
Welby Resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury Amid Abuse Scandal
Archbishop Justin Welby resigns from his position as Archbishop of Canterbury on Monday, a year early, due to his handling of a major abuse scandal involving John Smyth, who abused over 120 boys. His duties will temporarily be undertaken by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, who himself faces...
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40% Bias Score
Welby Apologizes for Insensitive Remarks on Church Abuse
Archbishop Justin Welby apologized for his insensitive House of Lords farewell speech, which minimized the Church of England's historical safeguarding failures and caused further distress to abuse survivors of John Smyth, a prolific abuser; the speech prompted outrage and criticism, highlighting the...
Welby Apologizes for Insensitive Remarks on Church Abuse
Archbishop Justin Welby apologized for his insensitive House of Lords farewell speech, which minimized the Church of England's historical safeguarding failures and caused further distress to abuse survivors of John Smyth, a prolific abuser; the speech prompted outrage and criticism, highlighting the...
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32% Bias Score