Bishop: Pray for the Victims
“Pray for those who have suffered abuse at the hands of any perpetrator, and for those whose faith in the church and in God will be tested by the unveiling of this report.”
‘We Have Been Fobbing People Off’
Lord Carey gives testimony about the Church of England’s past responses to sexual abuse.
Lawyers Dispute Prince’s Evidence
Lawyers representing victims of former bishop Peter Ball, have questioned the status of evidence by Prince Charles to the Independent Inquiry into Child Abuse.
Sexual Sins: From Lament to Resolve
Bishops joined a July 4 liturgy centered on honoring and bearing witness to experiences of victims’ of sexual harassment and abuse.
Hearing Addresses Sexual Abuse by Laity
Hearing: The Episcopal Church needs hold offenders accountable for sexual misconduct, including situations involving parishioners.
Bishops Lead #MeToo Lament
Graphic accounts of sexual harassment in the Episcopal Church were center stage on the eve of General Convention.
Abuse Investigations ‘Botched’
Sir Roger Singleton said that in mitigation he found “no evidence of a planned, deliberate attempt to mislead.”
Bell Investigation Dropped
Sussex Police sources said the investigation was “not possible as Bishop Bell died 60 years ago.”
Abuse Concerns Expand
Archbishops in New Zealand and South Africa call for greater protections against exploitation.
Welby: Ashamed of the Church
Archbishop Justin Welby said he has “seen afresh the insanity of clericalism and of a deferential culture” within the Church of England.