Archbishop of Canterbury Criticized for Public Appearance After Resignation
Justin Welby attended a high-profile British Museum dinner one day after stepping down over a Church abuse scandal.
- Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, attended the British Museum trustees' annual dinner just one day after announcing his resignation.
- Welby stepped down following a review that found he failed to report John Smyth, a serial abuser linked to the Church of England, to police in 2013.
- Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye, described Welby’s attendance at the event as 'jaw-dropping' and confronted him during the gathering.
- Lambeth Palace has stated that Welby will have limited public duties until January 6, with responsibilities delegated to the Archbishop of York.
- The BBC confirmed Welby will not deliver the traditional New Year message this year, marking a break in a decade-long tradition.