Church of England 'colluded' with sex abuse, says Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury calls on predecessor George Carey to resign after damning report into former bishop

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Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey is facing calls to resign after a damning report found senior figures in the Church of England "colluded" over two decades with a bishop who sexually abused young boys.

Archbishop Justin Welby, the current head of the Church, told The Guardian Dame Moira Gibb's report made "harrowing reading".

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