Archbishop of Canterbury Steps Down Amid Abuse Scandal
TL;DR
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned following criticism in the Makin Report for failing to investigate abuse allegations against John Smyth, a volunteer at Christian summer camps. Smyth was responsible for the physical and sexual abuse of at least 115 boys and young men over 40 years. Welby, who became the senior prelate of the Church of England in 2013, took responsibility for the church's historical safeguarding failures. The Crown Nominations Commission will select his successor, with several candidates, including Stephen Cottrell and Sarah Mullally, being considered.
- Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know Al Jazeera English
- Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal The New York Times
- Church of England abuse report 'should shake us to the core' BBC.com
- Mystery surrounds John Smyth after leaving UK and Zimbabwe for South Africa The Guardian
- Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over mishandling of abuse allegations The Washington Post
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