Some of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

In his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the scandal which led him to quit.

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Justin Welby used the first interview since stepping down to declare he forgives John Smyth. But isn't that the sort of wooly ...

Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he was “overwhelmed” by the number of child sex abuse allegations he was ...

Speaking to the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Welby said there had been ... at not being able to get the Church's governing body to introduce fully independent safeguarding or equality ...

In the lengthy interview with the Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme, he said he hopes never to ... The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) is the body charged with nominating the new archbishop.

In the lengthy interview with the Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme ... The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) is the body charged with nominating the new archbishop. It is usual that ...

In his first interview since his resignation, Mr Welby was asked if he could forgive the now dead clergyman, telling the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg ... scrutiny body and to look further ...