Archbishop of Canterbury faces calls to resign over failure to report priest's child abuse.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, faces pressure to resign over his handling of child abuse allegations involving John Smyth, who abused up to 130 victims. A review found Welby "could and should" have reported the abuse to police in 2013, potentially bringing Smyth to justice sooner. A petition with nearly 2,000 signatures, including clergy, calls for Welby's resignation, but he has refused to step down, stating he has "given it a lot of thought."

November 10, 2024
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