The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned after a report found the Church of England covered up abuse of more than 100 boys and young men by the barrister John Smyth for years. A survivor of Smyth ...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the most senior leader in the Church of England, has resigned over his handling of a child abuse case, according to his official account.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned over accusations that he failed to report physical and sexual abuse to the police. ... Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns. Listen · 3:58 3:58.

The Most Rev. Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, in London, last year. He has held his position since 2013, and was scheduled to retire in 2026.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he takes “personal and institutional responsibility” for the mishandling of a number of high-profile abuse ...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivers his speech at a interreligious meeting, in Rome on Oct. 6, 2021. Welby resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to tell police ...

Archbishop of Canterbury, Who Crowned King Charles, Resigns Over Handling of Child Sex Abuse Scandal ... Welby was ordained in 1992 and was announced as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in 2012.

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over mishandling of abuse allegations. A report found Justin Welby took insufficient action on allegations against John Smyth, believed to be “the most prolific ...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know. Welby is accused of not taking sufficient action to stop one of the Church of England’s most prolific serial abusers.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the most senior leader in the Church of England, has resigned over his handling of a child abuse case, according to his official account.