Supporters say condemnation by Church of England irreparably damaged reputation of former bishopA group of academics,lawyers, politicians and church figures has challenged the Church of England over an apology it issued last year for sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by one of its most revered figures, or George Bell.
Bell’s supporters say his “condemnation as a paedophile” by the church has irreparably damaged the reputation of the former bishop of Chichester and has resulted in the renaming of schools and institutions committed to his memory.
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Source: theguardian.com