Archbishop Cottrell Faces Resignation Calls Amid Abuse Case

The Church of England is currently facing a serious crisis as former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has resigned following allegations of mishandling sexual abuse cases. This scandal is compounded by ongoing scrutiny of Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, who is under increasing pressure to resign due to his own handling of a case involving priest David Tudor, who had previously been banned from ministry due to abuse allegations. Cottrell admitted he should have acted sooner but has rejected calls for his resignation, stating he inherited a difficult situation. Critics, including Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley, have questioned Cottrell's credibility and ability to lead necessary reforms in the church amidst this ongoing turmoil. Justin Welby, the outgoing Archbishop, also resigned amid similar allegations, highlighting systemic failures within the church's safeguarding practices. The process of appointing a new Archbishop of Canterbury is underway, but the Church remains under intense scrutiny regarding its handling of abuse cases.