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Church’s parliament urged to back independent safeguarding to ‘restore trust’

General Synod members are voting on Tuesday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding

Leaflets being handed out to members on Tuesday branded the Church’s attitude and processes to date a ‘safeguarding failure’.

The Independent UK

Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England

Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to the Synod.

The Independent UK

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Church of England ‘broken’, lead safeguarding bishop says after abuse scandal

The Church’s General Synod gathered on Monday for the first time since the resignation of Justin Welby following safeguarding failures.

Evening Standard

Members of General Synod try to stop opening speech by archbishop of York

Attempt made to block opening address by under fire Stephen Cottrell, who admits that he has ‘made mistakes’

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of York admits mistakes as he survives bid to stop his Synod speech

A member of the Church’s parliament said his motion was ‘about sending a message to the nation and the Church’.

The Independent UK

Challenging times for Church, says Archbishop as he notes abuse victims’ anger

Monday is the first day of five days of Synod debate and various votes on issues including safeguarding at Church House in London.

Evening Standard

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Church in crisis as Bishop hits out at Archbishop of York’s ‘abhorrent’ behaviour

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley previously called for the Church’s current temporary leader to resign

The Independent UK

Bishop brands Archbishop of York’s behaviour ‘abhorrent’ ahead of Synod opening

The Church’s parliament is meeting for five days this week following a turbulent few months for its leadership.

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England

The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned.

Evening Standard

Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings

There will be five days of debates and votes on issues including safeguarding.

The Independent UK

Justin Welby allowed to stay at Lambeth Palace for months despite resignation

He resigned as archbishop of Canterbury after being named in a scathing report into Church safeguarding failures.

Evening Standard

Public views sought on new archbishop of Canterbury after Welby resignation

Justin Welby’s replacement will be the 106th appointment to the role – which is the most senior bishop of the Church of England.

Evening Standard

Half of Brits have unfavourable view of Church of England

The church’s reputation has taken a hit in recent months, new polling suggests

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Bishop of Liverpool’s resignation latest in series of difficulties for Church of England

It comes in the same months as Justin Welby formally quit as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Guardian - UK

Bishop of Liverpool under pressure to quit over sexual misconduct allegations

John Perumbalath’s senior leadership team says he should step aside while claims investigated

The Guardian - UK

Bishop of Liverpool accused of sexual assault and harassment

John Perumbalath denies allegations by two women from 2023, saying police investigated and took no further action

The Independent UK

Church of England weighs new watchdog to police abuse failures after Justin Welby resignation

The general synod will meet in February following the fall-out from a child abuse inquiry that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

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The Independent UK

At least two years for new Church safeguarding process to be in place

Proposals for a new approach involving independent bodies have been published ahead of a Synod vote in February.

Evening Standard

Church of England clear-out needed following Makin Review, says ex-minister

The Church of England’s Commons representative also said ‘those responsible must be held to account’.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Church of England after Welby: adapt to survive

Editorial: Appointing the first female archbishop of Canterbury would be a good start, amid a crisis of trust and direction

The Independent UK

Justin Welby lays down archbishop’s staff as Church of England urged to undergo ‘complete reform’

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will take charge temporarily

The Independent UK

Dover Bishop warns giving money to France to tackle small boats crisis is ‘killing people’

Exclusive: In a wide-ranging interview with The Independent, former speaker’s chaplain now Bishop of Dover Rose Hudson-Wilkin talks about her new autobiography, blasts Brexit and the immigration debate, demands ‘restorative justice’ for countries scarred by slavery, and defends the role of the Church of England in politics

Evening Standard

Justin Welby lays down archbishop's staff amid calls for reform of Church of England

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge

The Independent UK

Call for complete reform of Church of England safeguarding as Welby steps down

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge as Justin Welby quits as Archbishop of Canterbury.

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