Earlier today, Archbishop Welby’s son, Tim Welby, spoke out about his father’s resignation, saying that his position had become untenable due to the increasing clamor for his resignation. Predictably enough, the trolls came out in force, running interference for Welby and claiming he was taking responsibility for his mistakes. On
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Anglican Watch calls BS on the Church of England
Anglican Watch calls BS on the Church of England’s (CoE) fauxpology, issued last week, over its treatment of LGBTQ+ persons. The announcement comes even as the CoE continues its refusal to marry same-sex couples, instead saying it will bless same-sex relationships. The so-called apology is set forth in a report, issued after
Continue readingWelby earns first annual pandemic pinhead award
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, recipient of numerous honors and awards, has now received an additional award: The coveted Anglican Watch Pandemic Pinhead award. The announcement comes shortly after Welby announced that he is going on sabbatical to reflect on reconciliation in the church. Anglican Watch’s award is bestowed on Welby in
Continue readingAmidst abuse scandal, ++Welby’s veracity remains questionable
E.d.; As I prepare a longer story on the abuse scandal rocking the Church of England, it is important to recall that ++Welby has shown questionable veracity regarding these issues. Following is a repost of a story I previously did on Welby’s false claim that he apologized to Matthew Ineson,
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