Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned after failing to report serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps, acknowledging his mistake and taking personal responsibility for the failure. Pressure had been building on Welby since Thursday, and his resignation will have far-reaching implications for the Anglican Communion, which has more than 85 million members worldwide. The abuse by the late John Smyth, which was not reported promptly, has highlighted broader issues of historical sexual abuse within the Church of England and the need for accountability and reform.
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