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Welby Apologizes for Bishop Bell Criticism

The Archbishop of Canterbury apologized for his 2018 refusal to exonerate prominent mid-20th century bishop George Bell, who had been accused of sexual abuse of a child.

Senior Lawyer Refutes New Bell Allegations

Bp. Martin Warner: “We have learned that the boundaries of doubt and certainty have to be stated with great care.”

Bell Investigation Dropped

Sussex Police sources said the investigation was “not possible as Bishop Bell died 60 years ago.”

‘Fresh Information’ on Bp. Bell

The Church of England has released two statements on new information brought to its attention by police in Sussex.

Abp. Welby Responds to Historians

Abp. Welby: “I cannot with integrity rescind my statement made after the publication of Lord Carlile’s review into how the Church handled the Bishop Bell case.”

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