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More senior clergy may need to follow Welby in resigning, says bishop
More senior clergy in the Church of England may need to resign following the Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to step down over personal failings in how decades of "abhorrent" child abuse by the late John Smyth was responded to.
Calls for more resignations over John Smyth failures
Victims of prolific abuser John Smyth have called for more resignations after the Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to step down over his failure to report the abuse to police.
Welby's resignation 'does not absolve' Church of England, says bishop
The Church of England's lead bishop for safeguarding, Joanne Grenfell, has said that the Church of England must remain committed to making "wholesale changes" after the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Welby has 'done the right thing' by resigning
A vicar who helped organise a widely supported petition calling for Justin Welby to step down as Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed his resignation.
Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury
It came after days of mounting pressure in which critics said his position had become "untenable".
Calls continue for Welby to step down over John Smyth scandal
Thousands have signed a petition launched by members of the Church of England General Synod calling for the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation.
Parliament urged to reject assisted suicide bill
Campaigners are pleading with MPs to reject proposals to legalise assisted suicide, warning that any change to the law will put vulnerable people at risk.
Chaplain branded a safeguarding risk by CofE seeks judicial review
A chaplain who was labelled a safeguarding risk by the Church of England due to his traditional Christian views on gender identity is seeking a judicial review at the Royal Courts of Justice today.
Archbishop 'does not intend to resign' over John Smyth abuse failures
The Archbishop of Canterbury "does not intend to resign" despite calls from influential clergy to go following a damning report into failings over the handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal.
Veteran prosecuted for silent prayer appeals for UK freedoms to be protected in Remembrance Sunday message
An army reservist who was prosecuted for praying silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone has appealed to the UK to stand up for fundamental freedoms at home as well as overseas.
Church of England covered up 'prolific and abhorrent' John Smyth abuse, independent review finds
An independent review led by Keith Makin found that Smyth had perpetrated "prolific and abhorrent" abuse over decades and that the response of the Church of England "amounted to a cover-up".
Trump credits God as he declares US election victory
Trump, who won the majority of the Christian vote, said in his victory speech that God had saved his life for a reason.
Silent prayer outside abortion clinics is 'not necessarily' a crime
People who pray silently outside abortion clinics may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones 'tragic day for women'
The introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones across England and Wales has been branded a "tragic day for women".
Nearly 60,000 people sign letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought and prayer
A letter asking the Prime Minister to act to protect freedom of thought and silent prayer has been signed nearly 60,000 times.
Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over gay sex comments
"Those bishops who depart from the clear unambiguous teaching of the CofE should resign."