Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal Fallout
Archbishop Justin Welby resigns following findings of neglect in handling historical abuse cases in the Church of England.
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Updated: Nov 12th, 2024, 6:58 PM ET
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned after failing to report sexual abuse by John Smyth to authorities. An investigation revealed systematic failings in safeguarding within the Church of England affecting hundreds of victims over decades.
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