Why didn’t police prosecute 'brutal' abuser linked to Church of England?
John Smyth’s death in 2018 meant an "appalling abuser" associated with the Church of England escaped justice for crimes stretching back decades. Smyth used his role in a Christian charity to assault over 100 children and young men - and the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned after being criticised in a scathing report earlier this month.
Church of England Faces Pressure Over Abuse Scandal After Archbishop Quits
The Church of England faced pressure on Wednesday to ensure people are held to account for systematically covering up allegations of abuse, one day after the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned over a church abuse scandal.
Church of England head resigns over abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, resigned Tuesday amid intense pressure over his handling of a notorious child abuser.
Demands for Church of England reform after abuse scandal
Anglican leaders faced pressure Wednesday to speed up reforms following Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's resignation over a damning report concluding the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.
John Smyth: Timeline of Church abuse scandal as Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
A bishop specialising in safeguarding has said other people in the Church of England might need to quit following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation over an abuse scandal. Bishop of Birkenhead Julie Conalty,
Pressure remains on Church of England after Welby resignation over Smyth scandal
Pressure remains on Church of England after Welby resignation over Smyth scandal - Health Secretary Wes Streeting said church leaders should not think ‘one head rolling solves the problem’.
Anglican Church of Southern Africa will now launch inquiry into John Smyth's alleged abuse
In a fresh twist, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has decided to launch an inquiry into the alleged illicit activity ...
Forcing out Welby over Church abuse scandal was wrong, says Smyth’s son-in-law
The Most Rev Justin Welby “knew nothing” about the Church of England’s most prolific abuser and has been used as a scapegoat ...
John Smyth victim says ‘sadistic beatings’ drove him to attempt on own life
John Smyth victim says ‘sadistic beatings’ drove him to attempt on own life In this video we make eggplant caviar spread! A ...
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What Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby knew of John Smyth’s abuse and when
The independent Makin Review concluded that barrister John Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop ...
John Smyth victim says Justin Welby resignation paves way for questioning others
Richard Gittins told Sky News that bishops ‘who kept the stories to themselves’ should now be held accountable.
John Smyth victim says abuse left him with 'PTSD and mental health problems'
A victim of a Church of England-linked abuser has said the abuse left him with "PTSD and mental health problems".
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Justin Welby's son says father 'right to quit' over John Smyth report
The independent Makin Review concluded that barrister John Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop ...
Minister and husband who funded abuser John Smyth asked to step back from church duties
The Makin Review named Sir Jamie and the Rev Sue Colman as likely to have had significant knowledge of John Smyth’s abuses in ...
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John Smyth, the serial abuser at the centre of the Church of England scandal, tortured over 130 boys and young men
John Smyth is said to have physically, psychologically and sexually abused young men and boys, who he picked from Christian ...
Sister of boy who drowned at Smyth camp says Church should have stopped abuser
Sister of boy who drowned at Smyth camp says Church should have stopped abuser - Edith Nyachuru described her brother Guide, ...
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John Smyth QC abuse survivor calls for ‘clean sweep’ of Church of England
An abuse survivor has echoed calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign as he demanded a “clean sweep” of senior clergy members. Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s ...
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Church of England Leaders Kept Evangelical Beatings Secret
The British evangelical lay leader John Smyth beat boys at a Christian camp and a boarding school in the 1970s and ’80s, ...