Outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has faced strong criticism from abuse survivors after making a light-hearted resignation speech in the House of Lords yesterday. Welby, who announced his resignation last month following the Church of England abuse scandal,

The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has come under fire over a speech to the House of Lords in his first public address since announcing his resignation under a storm of controversy

Some peers laughed during his speech in parliament on Thursday, prompting criticism of its content and tone, in light of the John Smyth abuse scandal that led to Mr Welby's resignation.

THE disgraced outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday apologised over a “disgusting” farewell speech delivered in the House of Lords. Justin Welby said he was “sorry” after his final speech to

The Archbishop of Canterbury said a “head had to roll” after the Church of England’s handling of the John Smyth sexual abuse scandal was made clear in a damming report.

Independent review accuses senior leaders within Church of England of cover-up, further spotlighting Justin Welby’s role and knowledge of the events - Anadolu Ajansı

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

Senior clergy accuses outgoing Archbishop Justin Welby of ‘making light’ of abuse victims in speech - Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley said the speech by the outgoing head of the Church of Englan