Archbishop of York addresses Synod in wake of scandals and historic abuse claims

The Church of England is dealing with a "time of reckoning" within the wake of scandals and historic abuse claims.

The 478 members of the Synod will probably be debating and voting on new safeguarding measures within the wake of a number of scandals.

Many contained in the church say it’s dealing with an existential disaster over its failure to adequately examine and self-discipline these accused of significant misconduct.

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