Bishop’s resignation latest in series of difficulties for Church of England
The Bishop of Liverpool’s resignation is the latest development in what has been a tumultuous time for the Church of England. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at how events have unfolded in recent months.
Church leaders call for Bishop of Liverpool to ‘step aside’
Pete Spiers, who is the Archdeacon of Knowsley & Sefton; Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, who is the Archdeacon of Liverpool; and the Archdeacon of St Helens and Warrington Simon Fisher also signed the letter.
Bishop of Liverpool accused of sexual harassment by two women
Two women have made allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault against the Bishop of John Perumbalath. | ITV News Granada
Church leaders joins call for Bishop of Liverpool to ‘step aside’
The Bishop of Liverpool has been asked to step aside because his position is “currently untenable” after allegations of sexual assault
Church of England's Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations
The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned following allegations of sexual assault and harassment, heaping more pressure on the Church of England as it seeks to move past the fallout from a separate scandal
Bishop of Liverpool resigns after assault claims
The Bishop of Liverpool has stood down after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want to be a "distraction" after claims made by two women were outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.
Bishop comes forward as Bishop of Liverpool accuser
Bishop Perumbalath announced he was stepping down earlier following allegations outlined in a Channel 4 News programme. He said he "consistently denied" any wrongdoing but was resigning to avoid becoming a "distraction".
Britain's bishop of Liverpool denies allegations of sexual assault
The bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, has denied a set of sexual assault allegations by two different women including a fellow church leader, according to multiple reports.
Bishop of Liverpool should 'step aside' amid misconduct claims, say senior church leaders in city
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Bishop of Liverpool quits after sex assault revelations
The bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, has announced his retirement after allegations of sexual assault and harassment ...
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Bishop of Newcastle highlights 'remarkable' support from North East after stance on Archbishop of Canterbury
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Exclusive | Church Abuse Scandal: Bishop accuses bishop of sexual harassment
Our report tonight – detailing accusations of sexual assault and harassment – ratchets up the pressure, as we reveal ...
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Bishop with links to Oxford in running to be Archbishop of Canterbury
A bishop with links to Oxford is one of the contenders to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Helen-Ann Hartley, currently the Bishop of Newcastle, is among those being considered for the ...
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Timeline: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officially steps down
The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, becomes the first – and only – bishop to publicly call for him to stand down, telling the BBC “sadly, his position is untenable, so I think he ...
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Who might be the next archbishop of Canterbury?
The Church of England is on the search for the 106th archbishop of Canterbury. The role had been held for more than a decade by Justin Welby, until his resignation over failures in handling a church ...