Archbishop of Canterbury: Why Safeguarding Questions Still Matter Before Installation

Before the next Archbishop of Canterbury is installed, serious safeguarding questions remain unresolved.In this video, I carefully walk through what Channel 4 News has reported about safeguarding concerns linked to the Diocese of London, the tragic death of Father Alan Griffin, and why these issues have resurfaced in the lead-up to the installation of the next Archbishop. I set out what is known, what is disputed, and what Bishop Sarah Mullally herself has said on the record, before reflecting on why safeguarding is not only an institutional issue, but a deeply spiritual and pastoral one for the Church of England.This is not a call for panic, punishment, or online verdicts. It is a call to finish the work before moving on, to choose transparency over momentum, and to walk in the light even when that light slows us down. Sources:Calls to halt Archbishop of Canterbury appointmentScandal surrounds incoming Archbishop of CanterburyAppointment of Archbishop of Canterbury ‘must be halted’ amid safeguarding concernshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/17/delay-archbishop-canterbury-appointment-safeguarding/Statement from the Bishop of London on safeguarding (provided to Channel 4 News)https://www.london.anglican.org/articles/tatement-from-the-bishop-of-london-the-rt-revd-and-rt-hon-dame-sarah-mullally-dbe/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monoingles.substack.com/subscribe