Archbishop Welby Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal

Following a critical review into the abuses of John Smyth, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned, acknowledging his failure to report the incidents to the authorities in 2013. The Makin Review indicated that Smyth, who abused up to 130 boys and young men over decades, could have faced justice had proper action been taken. Tim Welby, the Archbishop's son, stated that his father was 'right to resign' and expressed embarrassment over how the Church handled the situation. He emphasized that his father plans to focus on supporting the victims and ensuring that similar lapses do not occur in the future. Justin Welby admitted to mistakenly believing that police had been notified and expressed regret for the prolonged trauma experienced by victims. The Church faces significant scrutiny over its past failures in addressing abuse allegations.