“The Church Of England Has FAILED” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Resigns Over Abuse Scandal

[@louisehoward8711]

Delighted to hear of Welby's resignation.He has let down the church in every conceivable way.

[@paulmahy]

fuck the church, it's the victims he's let down, let's be honest, any grown people who believe there's a god, should never be given any postition of resposiblity in society, shuffling round in robes and silly costumes, their piety is palpable. Lock the nonce protector up.

[@kevinlatham9594]

No it’s not a sad day for him as he has covered it up for years the Church of England needs a full overhaul as it has gone to woke and ignores what people want

[@jujutrini8412]

The Church is supposed to be woke. Woke just means being alert to societal injustices to particular groups of people eg racism to minorities etc. If the Church isn’t woke it’s not Christian.

[@andrewswan3339]

Best news of the day , the church does not need a political leader

[@terryjacob8169]

Good riddence. He should now face criminal charges.

[@janetralph1958]

Correct.

[@beverlymaskall3253]

Also he should apologise for pushing his ignorant climate views. I can guarantee that he didn't do any proper research before repeating the lies about carbon.

[@gherkamum]

Great News.👍 Shame on this man.

[@astraboots]

Thank you Jesus please have real Christians in the Church of England that lead them to you and not the world.

[@fossilfishleg9188]

He is a real Christian, this is what they do to children. Never heard of catholic priests and the children they abused.

[@dinaworkman306]

Now prosecute him and release the political prisoners

[@tinygold772]

Yes!!

[@arsemyth8920]

The Church, the Beeb, politicians, royals. And then the police and judiciary enabling it.

[@vanessac1721]

Leave him in peace?? Ugh this apologist is completely part of the problem.

[@stratman9449]

disgusting...should be prosecuted and thrown out of the "lords"....

[@martynscott1227]

Go Woke Go Broke… rings out loud!

[@NickNick-tp5cr]

Welby isn't the only one that knew was he? The people around him knew too. Every single one should be held to account. I would never leave a child with any clergy or associated people. Its simply not safe. I will never set foot in a church again.

[@tinygold772]

I feel the same but I do intend to go to a CofE service on Sunday because I want to know if this will be discussed and if the church’s safeguarding policy will be made clear and if those victims are acknowledged.

[@pialakin6517]

CPS?

[@dinaworkman306]

He should have been sacked.

[@vanessac1721]

Sad day? For him? Ugh.

[@adrianedwards1309]

haha!

[@iainrae6159]

Sadly its not surprising the church is more concerned to protect its brand and wealthy institution, rather than the physical scars and mental abuse of children.

[@Scottishgirl2]

It was Welby that convinced me to leave the church of England

[@gordonbrown8450]

He is not repentant, he was sacked he didn't have the decency to resign.

[@janethumphries3041]

Lets hope a true Christian who teach true Christianity, will take his place.'' Not woke or political.'' Who stands up 100% for the faith and Christians.

[@jujutrini8412]

So you want someone who is not alert to injustices in society to certain groups, ie someone who ignores racism? That would not be a true Christian then!

[@jaroslaval9159]

"from the depths of depravity to the heights of holiness"- well said.

[@crusader-t7s]

Evil man

[@iancarrington1967]

He should be in jail

[@PLuMUK54]

A sad day for Justin Welby? What about the sad lives of the victims who live with their trauma every day? A stupid comment from Peter Ould!

[@sharrondonovan7155]

Pleased he has resigned. He became too political, using his position to lecture not to spiritually guide. My thoughts are with the victims

[@Towdbod98Ds]

He should be locked up.

[@peterbuchholtz3004]

The failing is not the church, it is Welby

[@anthonymichaelwilson8401]

Let’s pray this Arch Bishop gets investigated

[@ChristineFisher123]

His position as 'spiritual adviser' was untenable. He had to go!.

[@roninhood1027]

It’s been long apparent that the only Christian thing about that man was his outfit.

[@deanmartin8987]

Why should he have peace when the victim's he let down as he knew well before 2013 but did nothing

[@johnmclean1046]

It’s not a sad day he should be pursued through the courts by survivors and the fact he knew about any of these horrendous crimes then he’s as guilty, but he speaks of survivors the first thing he heard of any this it should have been stopped immediately, no further victims.

[@muksmuks6913]

Now let’s get the rest of them

[@Finny14754]

Did he just say “ it’s a sad day for Justin “ 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@isabelskelton794]

Why is it that yet again ONE MAN is only allowed to take action, or is this case no action. Thinking of Blair....

[@Tommy-lf8sl]

Next is Keir starmer he has to resign.

[@fossilfishleg9188]

Astonishing, leave him and his family in peace? after what he’s been complicit in.

[@denisehale7771]

Good news to my ears.

[@shanerosser]

Justin Wokeby, Talk TV.

[@derrydoire1864]

Those Protestants up to no good as usual

[@andybarton234]

Get rid of his sidekick senior bishops too now

[@moirapiacentini4817]

Idont think when jesus said suffer the little children to come unto me didint mean child abusem

[@margaretfleming3554]

The Church trying to defend the indefensible.

[@pm1104]

All those poor kids over 100 that were abused …..and Welby did nothing * to protect these kids …..a total disgrace he knew what was go8ng on ! 😢😢😢😢😢

[@jenniferbloom9692]

I want to see a criminal investigation now.

[@Mark-fw8pd]

Who else acquiesced, and remain now in post?

[@fossilfishleg9188]

Fantastic? Taking responsibility? too fkn late.

[@lizmonk1115]

So lock him up 🤔

[@suasanwatson6501]

Welby should be in prison.

[@EspressoBaby]

What are you talking about? Welby DID NOT take ANY responsibility, corporate or otherwise. He has been in full knowledge of these sorts of atrocities for DECADES! It was ONLY 5 days ago that he claimed to have reviewed everything and said that he would NOT be resigning. He should not be allowed to resign. His feet should be held to the fire and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This commentary is absolutely disgusting. Full stop!

[@peterbuchholtz3004]

Forgiveness....? What crap.

[@johnpatrick1702]

"He's done a lot of good" 🤣🤣🤣.

[@chrisknox4346]

Is it just me or are all the powerful people the baddies? Who on earth is in charge of us all?

[@johnwelsh6065]

What Clergy? Women as Priests and Bishops?

[@jenniferheminsley2092]

apparently he has 6 kids ? 😂

[@Wishing_you_peace]

He wil be on Strictly next year.

[@fossilfishleg9188]

Big brother.

[@metal1999]

The Lord says in his word I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Not everyone who stands in a pulpit is a Christian the word of God also says test every spirit Satan will not be pleased that Welby has resigned he was doing a good job for him as the head of the CE but no doubt the powers to be will replace him with something similar

[@moirapiacentini4817]

What do think why he coverded up was he a an abuser too and hid his compicity

[@samuel56551]

As if the rest of them didn't know all about it , anyway .

[@fatbass22]

All because a king couldnt get his own way😂😂😂

[@pialakin6517]

Is Welby not at all responsible?

[@NobbingNobby]

Can he take the alphabet vicars with him - especially the political Ls?

[@smiley50ish]

Sad day for justin WTF

[@johnday6392]

This bloke is talking absolute tripe!

[@paulmahy]

As he's been protecting paedophiles can he be charged as such? The POS should be locked up in general population to face the music.

[@patrickdoyle-v4h]

RIP Church of england

[@alanjane4605]

Don't forget, Welby has charges to face?

[@BarbMacdonald-uv9zd]

It wasn’t missed, It was just ignored and accepted. Wrap your head around that, religion is evil. 👿