Bishop of Liverpool resigns

Church of England bishop of Liverpool resigns amid claims sexual harassment
The bishop of Liverpool has resigned after coming under scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault and harassment
Anglican Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault allegations
Anglican Bishop John Perumbalath of Liverpool resigned amid harassment and sexual assault allegations, which he denied, marking another setback for the Church of England following Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury's resignation in November.
Bishop of Liverpool retires after assault claims
The Bishop of Liverpool has announced his retirement after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want to be a "distraction" after claims made by two women were outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.
Church of England’s Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations
The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned following allegations of sexual assault and harassment, heaping more pressure on the Church of England as it seeks to move past the fallout from a separate scandal that toppled its former leader.
Church of England bishop resigns, denies sexual assault allegations
A Church of England bishop resigned on Thursday after what he called a "trial by media" over allegations of sexual assault which he has denied, but which have deepened a crisis at the mother church of the Anglican Communion.
Bishop of Liverpool denies sex assault allegations
The Bishop of Liverpool has denied allegations of sexual assault outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath has been accused of assaulting one woman twice and harassing another, the programme said.
Bishop of Liverpool should 'step aside' amid misconduct claims, say senior church leaders in city
One woman has accused the bishop of kissing her without consent and groping her, and another woman accused him of sexual harassment. He has denied the allegations.
Bishop of Liverpool quits after sexual assault claims
The Bishop of the English city of Liverpool said on Jan. 30 that he was stepping down from his post after a British broadcaster aired allegations of sexual assault and harassment against him.
Bishop's position is untenable, say church leaders
A group of church leaders have said the Bishop of Liverpool's position is "currently untenable" and he should "step aside" after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath has denied the allegations made by two women outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.
Church leaders call for Bishop's dismissal after sexual assault claims
A senior Church of England bishop accused of groping and sexually harassing women is facing calls to resign. One woman claimed John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Liverpool, forcefully kissed her, touched her breasts,
I saw Archbishop of York bully colleagues into approving ‘sex harassment’ bishop, says whistleblower
Claims woman was pressured into changing her vote after John Perumbalath failed to answer a question on safeguarding ...
Bishop comes forward as Bishop of Liverpool accuser
Bishop Mason was formerly the acting Bishop of Liverpool before Bishop Perumbalath was enthroned in 2023. She said in March ...
Bishop of Liverpool retires amid misconduct allegations as female bishop identifies herself as one of his accusers
The Bishop of Liverpool has announced his retirement days after facing allegations of misconduct from two women, including ...
Calls for fresh investigation into Bishop of Liverpool over sex harassment claims
Rt Rev John Perumbalath still in post despite allegations of sexual misconduct – one from unnamed female bishop ...