Archbishop Andy John of Wales has announced his immediate resignation following a scandal at Bangor Cathedral involving excessive alcohol consumption, bullying, and inappropriate behavior among clergy and staff. John took full responsibility and offered a personal apology, acknowledging the unhealthy culture that had developed under his leadership. Calls for an independent inquiry have intensified, with reports indicating a pervasive atmosphere of sexual promiscuity, unkind interactions, and a lack of respect. A visitation team suggested the need for strong governance and improved leadership to rectify the issues within the cathedral.
I repent and offer no excuses nor justifications, he said. "Calls for John to resign and for an independent inquiry into the cathedral's culture, the behaviour of clergy, staff and volunteers, and alleged financial mismanagement had been mounting."
A separate report from a cathedral visitation team recommended the appointment of strong leadership to steady the ship, improved scrutiny of governance and finances, and discouraging unkind and inappropriate private communications.
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