Rubbishing Ineson to save Croft?

May 22, 2023 by

by Julian Mann, Anglican Ink: After the publication on May 11 of the ‘lessons learnt review into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam’, the Times and Church Timeshave drawn attention to...

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Profound impact of Soul Survivor on contemporary evangelicalism

May 18, 2023 by

from Religion Media Centre: As the impact of the crisis surrounding Soul Survivor plays out, our explainer pulls together information on the movement and its founder Mike Pilavachi who has stepped aside while a safeguarding inquiry takes...

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The church cannot escape the evil that lurks within its own cloisters any longer

May 16, 2023 by

by Nadine Dorries, Daily Mail: When he was just 16 years old, Matthew Ineson was raped by a Church of England priest in Bradford. The priest took his own life on the very day he was due in court to face charges of serious sex offences. In...

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Lord Sentamu ordered to step back from active ministry after criticising abuse review

May 15, 2023 by

by Donna Birrell, Premier: The former Archbishop of York John Sentamu has been ordered to step back from active ministry. It follows his criticism of a review into the church’s handling of abuse allegations against a late priest. In...

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Internal church probe into Christian ‘cult’ leader not trusted by victims

May 15, 2023 by

by Gabriella Swerling, Telegraph: Rev Canon Mike Pilavachi stepped back from CofE ministry while an internal investigation into allegations about his behaviour is ongoing. Victims of a Christian youth festival founder accused of spiritual...

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CofE apologises to abuse victim after report states John Sentamu and others failed to act on disclosures

May 12, 2023 by

by Donna Birrell, Premier: The Church of England has formally apologised to a victim of sexual abuse after senior figures – including the former Archbishop of York John Sentamu – failed to act appropriately when disclosures were...

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