The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has publicly expressed regret for the reappointment of David Tudor, a priest involved in a sexual abuse scandal, to a senior role twice during his tenure as Bishop of Chelmsford. Despite being informed of serious safeguarding issues and previous abuse allegations, Tudor’s contract was renewed in 2013 and 2018. The Archbishop’s handling of the situation has drawn heavy criticism, especially following a recent report that exposed the Church of England’s failures in addressing abuse claims. Calls for Cottrell’s resignation have intensified.

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