Archbishop Justin Welby Resigns Over Abuse Scandal

Welby steps down following a report criticizing his handling of abuse allegations against John Smyth.

• Justin Welby has resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury after a report criticized his failure to report abuse by John Smyth to authorities.
• The Makin Review revealed a long-standing cover-up of Smyth's abuse, involving over 130 boys and young men across the UK and Africa.
• Welby acknowledged personal and institutional responsibility for the mishandling of the abuse allegations from 2013 to 2024.
• Pressure mounted on Welby to resign, with calls from church leaders, abuse survivors, and a petition from the General Synod.
• The Church of England is now tasked with selecting a new archbishop and implementing changes to improve safeguarding policies.

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