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Some of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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A damning 2024 review found Welby "could and should" have done more to bring Smyth to justice, which the former archbishop said he feels a "deep sense of personal failure" over.
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After Justin Welby's baffling failures, obscurity is perhaps not his to choose
Some of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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.
Justin Welby condemned for saying he would forgive serial abuser John Smyth if he was alive
Justin Welby condemned for saying he would forgive serial abuser John Smyth if he was alive - Bishop of Newcastle condemns former archbishop of Canterbury, who also admitted ‘deep sense of personal fa
Welby: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth
In his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the scandal which led him to quit.
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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Archbishop Justin Welby, former head of Anglican Church, admits he was 'wrong'
The Primate of the Anglican Church since 2013, Archbishop Justin Welby, announced his resignation in November 2024, after a report denouncing his silence over a large-scale sexual scandal. In a recent interview with the BBC,
Disgraced ex-Archbishop Justin Welby says he forgives serial paedophile who attacked 130 boys & men
DISGRACED ex-Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby yesterday said he forgives Church of England serial paedophile John Smyth. Welby, 68, quit in November after a report criticised his handling of
Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again
Justin Welby said he wants “total obscurity” following his first interview since resigning over the handling of abuse allegations in the Church of England, but added that he might ask permission to preach in future.
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Justin Welby says 'I got it wrong' over child abuse: Former Archbishop of Canterbury says scale of abuse claims in Church of England was 'absolutely overwhelming'
Justin Welby has he admitted he 'got it wrong' when handling child sex abuse allegations against John Smyth. But the former Archbishop of Canterbury has defended his record after a report revealed ...
Is Welby right to forgive?
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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Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of
Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he was “overwhelmed” by the number of child sex abuse allegations he was informed of. Dr Welby resigned in November after a report revealed he did not adequately follow up on reports about serial abuser John Smyth,
BBC Laura Kuenssberg guest Justin Welby causes Jane Moore to gasp with shock confession
Laura Kuenssberg asked former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby if he forgave John Smyth, with his response causing Jane Moore to gasp in shock.
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