Calls for Archbishop Welby's Resignation Amid Abuse Scandal
TL;DR
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces mounting pressure to resign following a report criticizing his handling of abuse allegations against John Smyth. Meanwhile, Gary Lineker plans to leave BBC's Match of the Day after the 2026 World Cup. The UK is also debating a new assisted dying bill with strict safeguards, while the EU considers redirecting funds to defense in response to geopolitical pressures. Additionally, NHS England plans to prescribe pills to help smokers quit.
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- Newspaper headlines: 'Pressure mounts on Welby' and Lineker to leave MOTD BBC.com
- Bishop Calls on Anglican Leader to Quit Over Handling of Abuse Scandal The New York Times
- Archbishop of Canterbury faces calls to resign over church child abuse failings CNN
- Justin Welby urged to resign in solidarity with C of E abuse victims The Guardian
- How The Telegraph revealed the scale of John Smyth’s abuse – and Justin Welby’s connection The Telegraph
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