Archbishop of York ‘regrets’ that abuse scandal priest David Tudor was reappointed twice

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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