Church Of England 'Colluded And Concealed' Bishop's Sex Abuse, Leader Says
The archbishop of Canterbury offered "an unreserved apology" for how the church handled a bishop's crimes against young men. The apology followed the release of a "harrowing" report on the incidents.
by Colin Dwyer
Jun 22, 2017
2 minutes
When faced with allegations of sex abuse against one of its bishops, the Church of England "colluded and concealed rather than seeking to help those who were brave enough to come forward," the church's leader acknowledged Thursday.
"For the survivors who were brave enough to share their story and bring Peter Ball to justice, I once again offer an. "There are no excuses whatsoever for what took place and the systemic abuse of trust perpetrated by Peter Ball over decades."
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