The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has today announced his resignation. This is in response to the Makin Review that was published last week.
The Bishop of Sheffield, Pete Wilcox and the Bishop of Doncaster Sophie Jelley have issued the following statement:
“As Bishops in the Church of England, we acknowledge with a heavy heart the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury following serious safeguarding failures within our Church. Our foremost thoughts and prayers are with survivors of abuse whose lives have been deeply affected by these failures. The pain they have endured and the courage they have shown deserve our utmost respect and compel us to listen, to learn, and to act with integrity. We renew our apologies to all who have been hurt and are committed to continually strengthening our safeguarding practices to ensure that our diocese, and the wider Church, is a safe place. Let us join together in prayer for all who have been harmed, for the Archbishop who has made the right decision today, and for our Church as we work towards a future that reflects Christ’s love, justice, and mercy.”
