Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is facing intense pressure to resign following a damning report detailing his failure to act on revelations of child abuse by John Smyth, a volunteer linked to the Church of England. The report states that Welby should have reported Smyth's abuses to the police as soon as he became aware of them in 2013, but instead prioritized the church's reputation. Victims and church leaders have condemned this inaction, with the Bishop of Newcastle labeling Welby’s position as 'untenable' and calling for urgent reform to restore credibility. Despite these pressures and accusations of lying about his knowledge of the abuse, Welby has refused to resign, stating he was not aware of the full extent of the abuse until the report's release. A petition for his resignation has garnered over 1,800 signatures, reflecting widespread discontent within the Church. The scandal highlights severe shortcomings in safeguarding practices within the Church of England, raising questions about its ability to protect vulnerable individuals.