Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned after failing to report serial physical and sexual abuse by John Smyth, who abused over 100 boys and young men in the 1970s. Despite being informed of the abuse allegations in 2013, Welby did not ensure proper investigation and took personal and institutional responsibility for the oversight, expressing hope for a safer church environment. The resignation comes amidst pressure for accountability and trust in the Church of England following the handling of the abuse scandal.

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