This week, the Archbishop of York dismissed a Clergy Discipline Measure complaint against Sarah Mullally. At the same time, the Church of England confirmed that the underlying safeguarding allegations against a priest have now been reopened.
In this podcast, I carefully explain what has been decided, what has not, and why procedural closure does not necessarily restore trust. I distinguish clearly between two separate safeguarding cases, outline what is publicly reported and on the record, and reflect on what faithfulness looks like when safeguarding questions remain unresolved.
