Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal LONDON (AP) — Justin Welby ’s tenure officially ends Monday, two months after he resigned following an inquiry that found he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. The post Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal ap…

Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop ROME (AP) — At a press conference, McElroy said he prayed the incoming administration would work to make America a better place. But he also identified Trump’s threats of mass deportations of immigrants as a point of potential conflict, saying such policies were “incompatible with Catholic doctrine.” The post Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal…

San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller on leading at the border: ‘We have to be accountable’ SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Born in Mexico, García-Siller is the only immigrant bishop leading a border diocese. He talked to RNS about facing the incoming Trump administration, synodality, the U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty program and his health. The post San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller on leading at the border: ‘We have to be accountable’ appeared f…

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After disastrous farewell speech, Archbishop of Canterbury goes quiet for holidays LONDON (RNS) — One victim of abuse said of Welby’s speech, ‘I have never come across anyone so tone-deaf.’ The post After disastrous farewell speech, Archbishop of Canterbury goes quiet for holidays appeared first on RNS.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned in shame. The job has survived much worse. (RNS) — Justin Welby’s predecessors have at times met gruesome fates — being stabbed or burned at the stake — but over 16 centuries the position itself has not only survived but retained its significance and power. The post The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned in shame. The job has survived much worse. appeared first on RNS.

Who Might Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury? The leader of the Anglican Church, Justin Welby, announced he would resign on Tuesday. Here’s what happens next.

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.

Archbishop Steve Wood on where the ACNA has been, and where it’s headed (RNS) — A week ahead of his investiture, or formal installation, in South Carolina on Oct. 30, Wood spoke to RNS. The post Archbishop Steve Wood on where the ACNA has been, and where it’s headed appeared first on RNS.

Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early ROME (AP) —The Vatican has had its eye on religious movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, which has chapters across South America and the U.S., for over a decade. The post Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early appeared first on Religion News Service.

Archbishop Welby, patriarchs of Jerusalem urge ceasefire, condemn church bombing LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop Welby spent several days in Jerusalem last week following the attack on Israelis by Hamas on Oct. 7 and the ensuing assaults on Gaza by Israeli forces. The post Archbishop Welby, patriarchs of Jerusalem urge ceasefire, condemn church bombing appeared first on Religion News Service.

Archbishop of Canterbury, in Jerusalem, to meet with Christians and Jewish leaders LONDON (RNS) — Speculation is growing that Welby, Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of the Eastern Orthodox Church might jointly issue a statement calling for a ceasefire. The post Archbishop of Canterbury, in Jerusalem, to meet with Christians and Jewish leaders appeared first on Religion News Service.

Argentina archbishop says he made mistakes in handling abuse allegations against priest LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) — The case has drawn allegations by critics that Fernández tried to protect the priest, a charge that he has denied. The post Argentina archbishop says he made mistakes in handling abuse allegations against priest appeared first on Religion News Service.