Wed Nov 13 09:44:23 UTC 2024: ## Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Amidst Child Abuse Scandal
**LONDON** – The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned following mounting pressure over his handling of a child abuse scandal within the Church of England. Welby’s decision comes after a scathing report published in October by former social services director Keith Makin, which concluded that safeguarding failures allowed a “prolific serial abuser” to escape justice.
The report, which criticized both the Church of England and Welby personally, called into question the Archbishop’s leadership. Despite initially insisting he would not step down, Welby ultimately submitted his resignation on November 12th.
The resignation marks a significant moment for the Church of England, which has been embroiled in controversy over its response to child abuse allegations in recent years. The Makin report detailed a systemic failure to protect children, highlighting the need for significant reform within the institution.
Welby’s departure is likely to trigger a period of reflection and change for the Church of England as it seeks to rebuild trust and address the serious concerns raised by the scandal.
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