“Justin Welby contributed to John Smyth’s ‘missions’ in Zimbabwe through donations to the Zambesi Trust, describing this as within the context of making many other, small, personal payments to ...

Speaking to the Cambridge Union recently, the former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he was “thick” not to recognize that faithful and committed same sex relationships are a “huge blessing” ...

Justin Welby says review that led to resignation as archbishop was partly wrong Welby denied having learned the full extent of Smyth’s abuse until 2017 Mathilde Grandjean Friday 27 June 2025 00: ...

Justin Welby has been condemned by survivors and campaigners for saying he would forgive serial Church of England abuser John Smyth if he were still alive.

Justin Welby’s forgiveness of Church sex offender shows still further lack of judgement Editorial: As regards safeguarding, the Church of England is in no better state than when Justin Welby ...

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has emerged from his self-imposed period of silent reflection to declare that he is “utterly sorry” to victims and survivors of child abuse ...

Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he forgives serial abuser John Smyth as he repeated an apology to victims and told of the “deep sense of personal failure” he feels about the ...

Justin Welby, once a towering figure in the Church of England, reflects on a past decision that haunts him, revealing a deep sense of personal failure.

Justin Welby has told the BBC he forgives a serial abuser at the heart of a scandal that led to his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again The former archbishop of Canterbury also said he can see the Anglican Communion splitting.

Some of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.