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I find it extraordinary that he would compare service to parole
Dickie Arbiter, the Queen's former press secretary, thundered to MailOnline I had a number of private and pastoral meetings with the duke and duchess before the wedding
The row forced Welby to issue a statement rubbishing the claims, saying She's a person of profound humanity and deep concern for people, seeking to carry out her role with every ounce of her being - and I think she's a remarkable person.
And the month after on BBC Radio 5 Live he praised Meghan, saying The Sussexes certainly didn't consult others as to what date might suit best... that just wasn't a consideration.
A well-placed source at the time said the sudden change in the then Archbishop's diary raised eyebrows Three days before our wedding, we got married
Meghan told Oprah Winfrey in her sensational March 2021 interview We expect them to be superhuman
In a wide-ranging interview with the Financial Times in 2021, the Anglican suggested the British public I can't really comment on it because I married them and there's sort of pastoral confidentiality,
All members of the royal family are under a pressure that none of us outside it can possibly imagine.
There's always a way forward, but it has to be at the right time.
We recognise that many institutions fail catastrophically, but the Church is meant to hold itself to a far, far higher standard and we have failed terribly. For that the Archbishop apologises unequivocally and unreservedly to all survivors,
I thank God for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's leadership and for all in the US who are striving for racial justice and reconciliation."
Welby shared these comments on Twitter, now known as X, and wrote God calls us as Christians to love our neighbour and seek the flourishing of all in our communities, societies and nations. I join the urgent call of faith groups and others for President Trump not just to remove these tweets, but to make clear his opposition to racism and hatred in all forms,
The last few days have renewed my long felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England,
I hope this decision makes clear how serious the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church,
He didn’t do the right thing. He should have made sure the abuse was properly reported to the authorities.”
Mark Stibbe, a victim of Smyth, thought to be the most prolific serial abuser to be associated with the Church, told Channel 4 News on Monday 11 November We must see change, for the sake of survivors, for the protection of the vulnerable, and for the good of the Church – and we share this determination across our traditions.”
I believe that stepping aside is in the best interests of the Church of England, which I dearly love and which I have been honored to serve."
I think he should resign.
Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury,
Welby said in a statement Let me clear, of what I know of the allegations they are clearly horrific in relation to this particular case.”
