The Latest Breaking News from Justin Welby

A new Anglican leader must reinvent the role if they are to restore faith in an institution mired in sexual abuse scandals

Children’s Society says accepting donation from Justin Welby would be inconsistent with its principles and values

The Children’s Society’s head said the charity ‘respectfully decided’ not to accept the donation as it was inconsistent with the group’s values

The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its principles.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will step down from his role in early January over his handling of the John Smyth scandal.

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s functions when he quits on January 6.

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January.

Church of England crisis deepens as second archbishop faces calls to resign over response to abuse

The archbishop who is due to take temporary charge of the Church of England is facing calls to resign over his handling of the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct

Stephen Cottrell, who is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily, has issued an apology over his handling of the case of banned priest David Tudor