During Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s time as Bishop of Chelmsford, a Church of England priest, David Tudor, was twice reappointed to a senior role despite abuse concerns, with his contract renewed in 2013 and 2018 while Mr Cottrell knew of compensation payments made to victims. Pressure mounts on Mr Cottrell following revelations, leading to calls for his resignation from victims and other church leaders, as questions arise about his handling of the situation and the credibility of the Church of England. Despite expressing regret over the case, Mr Cottrell’s actions have been criticized, raising concerns about the Church’s ability to address abuse within its ranks.
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Recognising Palestine is not rewarding Hamas – and it shouldn’t come with strings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized UK leader Keir Starmer's conditional plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, framing it as appeasement of Hamas. The article argues that recognition could empower moderate Palestinian leadership and promote peace, contrasting it with the UK's hesitance and emphasizing that Palestinian rights should not be conditional but a fundamental entitlement under international law. Want More Context? 🔎
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