John Smyth
John Smyth was a former evangelical camp leader implicated in a series of horrific sexual abuse cases involving young boys and men during the 1970s and 1980s. The Makin Review described him as a 'prolific, brutal and horrific' abuser, responsible for traumatic experiences that spanned multiple countries, and revealed significant failures by the Church of England in addressing the allegations against him.
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John Smyth was a lawyer who ran Christian camps and was accused of abuse.
The time bombs in the new Archbishop of Canterbury's in-tray for 2026
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
The position had been empty for almost a year after Justin Welby resigned following a report that found he had not taken enough action against one of the church’s most prolific abusers, John Smyth.
Church of England picks first female archbishop
Taiwan· 2025-10-05
John Smyth was linked to numerous sexual abuse cases involving minors in the Church of England.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-10-04
John Smyth was accused of physically and sexually abusing dozens of boys in the 1970s and 1980s.
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United States· 2025-10-03
John Smyth was responsible for the abuse of as many as 130 boys and young men.
Sarah Mullally appointed as first woman to lead Church of England
Kenya· 2025-10-03
John Smyth questioned Maria Steen about her views on family and same-sex marriage.
Fingal council votes not to endorse any candidate for presidential election – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-12
John Smyth, a British lawyer who volunteered at Christian summer camps, had subjected more than 100 boys and young men to 'brutal and horrific' physical and sexual abuse over 40 years.
Former Church of England leader says scale of abuse scandal was ‘overwhelming’
Guyana· 2025-03-30
John Smyth was a powerful lawyer who died in 2018 and was at the center of a scandal involving the abuse of about 130 boys.
Justin Welby says he forgives serial abuser John Smyth | Justin WelbyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
John Smyth was responsible for the abuse of as many as 130 boys and young men during the 1970s and 1980s.
Former Anglican church head admits he got it 'wrong' with abuse scandalKenya· 2025-03-29
John Smyth was a serial abuser of children and young men who was associated with the Church.
Justin Welby tells BBC abuse in Church was 'overwhelming'United Kingdom· 2025-03-29
John Smyth is believed to have targeted more than 100 young boys and men over five decades and died in 2018 while under investigation by police.
Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims
Canada· 2025-02-25
John Smyth is believed to have targeted more than 100 young boys and men over five decades and died in 2018 while under investigation by police.
Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims | News
Jamaica· 2025-02-25John Smyth organized evangelical summer camps in the 70s and 80s and was responsible for the abuse of up to 130 boys and young men.
Anglikánska cirkev odmietla zmeny v riešení sexuálneho násilia
Slovakia· 2025-02-12
John Smyth was responsible for 'prolific, brutal and horrific' abuse of up to 130 boys and young men.
Church of England meets after series of abuse scandals
Nigeria· 2025-02-10
