Archibishop of Canterburry Resignation Amid Abuse Investigations

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Amid Abuse InvestigationArchbishop Justin Welby has resigned following findings from the Makin Review, which revealed his failure to promptly report serial abuse by volunteer John Smyth at Christian summer camps. In his resignation statement, Welby expressed deep shame over the Church of England’s historic safeguarding failures. Pressure for his resignation intensified after a petition from clergy, indicating a loss of confidence in his leadership.The review highlighted a culture within the Church that hindered accountability for abuse, with calls for Welby to step down as a step towards addressing long-standing issues. Despite previously acknowledging responsibility, he initially resisted resigning. His departure comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the Church’s handling of sexual abuse cases.