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It wasn’t Justin Welby’s place to forgive sex abuser, says bishop • Apr. 20, 2025, 8:20 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Justin Welby: Former Archbishop of Canterbury forgives serial abuser John Smyth • Mar. 31, 2025, 2:22 AM ET (BBC)
Justin Welby, former Archbishop of Canterbury • Mar. 30, 2025, 10:46 PM ET (BBC)
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Also Known As Justin Portal Welby
Born January 6, 1956 (age 69) • London • England

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