Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Amid Church Abuse Scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned after an independent investigation revealed he failed to report serial abuser John Smyth, who victimized over 100 boys and men at Christian camps. The Makin Review found that Welby knew of the abuse since 2013 but did not alert authorities until 2017. Welby acknowledged his responsibility and faced increasing pressure to step down following the report's release. Smyth, who died in 2018, continued his abuse in Africa after leaving the UK. The Church of England is urged to adopt a more victim-centered approach to safeguarding.