York Archbishop Reappointed Despite Sexual Abuse Allegations
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell faces mounting pressure for twice reappointing David Tudor, a priest with a history of sexual abuse, as area dean. Tudor had previously been barred from ministry for abusing a 16-year-old girl and later faced further allegations. Cottrell acknowledged that the situation could have been handled differently, stating that his focus was on risk management with safeguarding professionals. This controversy follows recent scandals within the Church of England, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.
John Q. Hosedrinker