Bishop who forced Welby to resign warns senior clerics put job promotion ahead of tackling abuse

Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley forced Justin Welby to resign over his handling of the John Smyth abuse case, accusing him and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of sending a “coercive letter.” She believes that many senior clerics in the Church of England are prioritizing their own career prospects over addressing scandals, with some staying silent in hopes of replacing Welby. Hartley suggests that fear of reprimand and career advancement are driving this behavior, highlighting a culture of careerism within the hierarchy.

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