Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Amid Church Abuse Crisis
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Justin Welby has resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury following criticism over his failure to report child abuser John Smyth to authorities. An independent review revealed that Welby and other church officials were aware of Smyth's abuses as early as 2013 but did not act, allowing the abuse to continue. The scandal has led to calls for Welby's resignation, with over 14,000 people signing a petition. The process to find a new Archbishop is expected to take several months.
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