Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologises for ‘hurt’ after backlash over ‘tone deaf’ final speech
Justin Welby joked about his own career demise after he was forced to resign following a daming report on church abuse
Archbishop of Canterbury accused of making light of safeguarding failings in Lords speech
The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has come under fire over a speech to the House of Lords in his first public address since announcing his resignation under a storm of controversy last month.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says a 'head had to roll' in final House of Lords speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury said a “head had to roll” after the Church of England’s handling of the John Smyth sexual abuse scandal was made clear in a damming report.
Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech
Independent review accuses senior leaders within Church of England of cover-up, further spotlighting Justin Welby’s role and knowledge of the events - Anadolu Ajansı
Archbishop of Canterbury sorry for abuse victims’ hurt after ‘tone deaf’ speech
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has apologised after being accused of making light of serious safeguarding failures in the Church of England. Mr Welby’s final speech in the House of Lords on Thursday was criticised by a bishop who said she was “deeply disturbed” by the language used, and by an abuse survivor who said it was “tone deaf”.
Archbishop Welby’s House of Lords speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke yesterday (Thursday 5 December) in the House of Lords, in the course of a debate on Housing. His remarks have attracted a very considerable amount of criticism. So much so that he has now issued a statement of apology for them. Some relevant links follow.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby 'sorry' for hurt caused by his final speech in the Lords
Some peers laughed during his speech in parliament on Thursday, prompting criticism of its content and tone, in light of the John Smyth abuse scandal that led to Mr Welby's resignation.
Justin Welby apologies after ‘making light of safeguarding failures’
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after being accused of making light of serious safeguarding failures in the Church of England. The Most Rev Justin Welby made his final speech in the House of Lords on Thursday and referred to a 14th-century beheading,
Justin Welby issues 'wholehearted apology' over House of Lords speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said he 'would like to apologise wholeheartedly for the hurt' caused by his final speech in the House of Lords.
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns After Child Sex Abuse Report: 'Shame'
shortly after becoming Archbishop of Canterbury. Last week, Welby acknowledged responsibility for not pursuing the allegations as "energetically" as required but stated he had chosen not to ...
Archbishop of Canterbury implies he is not responsible over sex abuse scandal
The Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested that he may not have been personally responsible for the Church of ...
Archbishop of Canterbury to miss public Christmas services ahead of quitting
Meanwhile this week, it has also been confirmed that the former personal chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury in 2013 has ...
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After Archbishop Welby's resignation, many challenges face the Church of England
The November 12 resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, with his official duties ending on January 6, 2025, ...
Bishop 'frozen out' after Welby resignation calls
Hartley was the most senior member of the clergy to suggest the former Archbishop of Canterbury go over abuse failings.
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Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation date confirmed
The statement below was issued by Lambeth Palace today.