Church of England Faces Leadership Crisis Over Safeguarding Failures
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell's handling of an abuse case raises calls for his resignation as he prepares to assume interim leadership.
- Archbishop Stephen Cottrell is under scrutiny for his response to past abuse allegations during his time as Bishop of Chelmsford.
- Cottrell claims he acted within legal constraints, suspending priest David Tudor only after new allegations emerged in 2019.
- The controversy follows the recent resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby over his handling of a separate abuse case, deepening the Church's crisis.
- Calls for systemic reform include proposals for independent oversight of safeguarding practices within the Church of England.
- Critics argue the Church's credibility is at risk, citing both its mishandling of abuse cases and a perceived shift away from its spiritual mission.
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