Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits Church

It follows a BBC investigation into the Church of England's handling of a sexual abuse case.

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Former Church of England leader resigns as priest after claims he mishandled an abuse case

A former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest following allegations that he failed to properly handle the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct
ABC News - 35m
Archbishop of York 'passing the buck', says grooming victim

Stephen Cottrell said a BBC investigation into his handling of a sex abuse case was 're-traumatising' victims.
BBC News - 5h
Calls for Archbishop of York to resign over Church failings in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell knew that a priest was banned from being alone with children, but the priest remained in post.
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Second top Church of England cleric faces calls to quit over handling of abuse claims

The archbishop who is due to take temporary charge of the Church of England is facing calls to resign over his handling of the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct
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New stained glass window for 12th Century church

The artwork by Thomas Denny has been unveiled in St John's Church in Tisbury.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
When church bells stop us in our tracks

Often the things we dismiss as interruptions to our busy lives are in fact opportunities for reflection
Financial Times - 3d
Is This the Year Everyone Quits Social Media?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we debate which social media apps are still worth the scroll.
Wired - 5d
First Presidency creates new Canada Area of the Church

Yahoo News - Dec. 7
Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Welby's speech

A survivor of child abuse linked to the Church said he was "dismayed" by the archbishop's statement.
BBC News - Dec. 5