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Justin Welby has told the BBC he forgives a serial abuser at the heart of a scandal that led to his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury. In his first interview since quitting in November last year...
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Justin Welby, the former spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide, reiterated he had failed to ensure proper investigations into allegations of abuse within the Church of England, saying the scale of ...
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Welby: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth
Justin Welby has told the BBC he forgives a serial abuser at the heart of a scandal that led to his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury. In his first interview since quitting in November last year,
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Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case
The former Archbishop of Canterbury also said he was "profoundly ashamed" of a farewell speech in the House of Lords in which he appeared to make light of his resignation over safeguarding failures.
Former Church of England leader says scale of abuse scandal was 'overwhelming'
A spokesperson said the Church of England was "deeply sorry" for the abuse experienced by victims, and that they continued to be offered support.
After Justin Welby's failures, obscurity is perhaps not his to choose
Justin Welby walked into the room for our interview without the Archbishop's sumptuous garb. No crucifix, not even a simple dog collar. Just "Bishop Justin" now, with no pulpit to preach from, and perhaps not much to lose.
The Justin Welby Interview
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Welby says he forgives serial abuser John Smyth
The former Archbishop of Canterbury quit over how he handled allegations about Smyth, who abused scores of young men and boys.
Justin Welby says he forgives abuser Smyth and tells of ‘personal failure’
Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he forgives serial abuser John Smyth as he repeated an apology to victims and told of the “deep sense of personal failure” he feels about the handling of allegations.
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Welby looks back at his Smyth decisions and resignation in BBC interview
THE former Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd Justin Welby, has spoken of his “deep sense of personal failure” over the handling of abuse perpetrated by John Smyth, telling the BBC: “I know that I let down. I let people down.”
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Justin Welby: I failed to act on abuse scandal as scale was 'overwhelming'
after a damning independent review found he did not follow up rigorously enough on reports about John Smyth, a serial abuser of children and young men. In his first interview since resigning ...
Belfast man wanted in Spain in connection with John George murder arrested in Portugal
A Belfast man wanted for questioning by Spanish authorities in connection with the murder of John George is due to face an extradition hearing on Thursday at a court in Portugal. Jonny Smyth was arrested by police in Portugal on Tuesday.
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Suspect in John George murder arrested in Portugal
Jonny Smyth, suspected by Spanish authorities of involvement in the murder of John George, has been arrested by police in Portugal. Mr Smyth, 26, had been named in international arrest warrants circulated by Interpol having fled Spain following John George's disappearance.
Suspect in John George murder appears in court
A man arrested over the murder of John George has appeared at an extradition hearing at a court in Portugal. Jonny Smyth, 26, had been named in international arrest warrants circulated by Interpol having fled Spain following John George's disappearance. Mr George, from Belfast, went missing in Spain in December.
Justin Welby says he forgives Church of England abuser John Smyth
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Justin Welby says he forgives abuser Smyth
Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he forgives serial abuser John Smyth as he repeated an apology to victims and told of the “deep sense of personal failure” he feels about the handling of allegations.
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