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Archbishop of Canterbury Steps Down Amid Church Abuse Scandal

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Source: Reuters UK
Archbishop of Canterbury Steps Down Amid Church Abuse Scandal
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Justin Welby has resigned as the Archbishop of Canterbury, acknowledging his failure to properly investigate abuse allegations against a volunteer at Christian summer camps. His resignation follows a report criticizing his handling of the abuse, which involved over 100 boys and young men. Welby's tenure was marked by controversies over women clergy and gay rights, and his successor will face challenges in uniting the Anglican community and addressing declining church attendance.

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  1. Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury over abuse scandal  Reuters UK
  2. Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal  The New York Times
  3. Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of church child abuse case  CNN
  4. Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury  The Archbishop of Canterbury
  5. C of E covered up attacks by serial abuser John Smyth, review finds  The Guardian

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