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CoE apology for child abuse

The Church of England has formally apologised for historical clerical sex abuse.

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Church staff attacked during York Minster service

A man is searched outside York Minster after being restrained within yards of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Credit: PA

Two Church of England staff were attacked today during a high-profile General Synod service attended by archbishops of Canterbury and York.

A man was arrested on suspicion of assault after being restrained just yards from the Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Rev Justin Welby and the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, as they processed in for the beginning of the Holy Communion service.

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