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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's Resignation Marks End of Tenure Amid Abuse Scandal

Credited from: SCMP

  • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s tenure ends on Monday, following his resignation due to an abuse inquiry.
  • The resignation results from an inquiry revealing Welby failed to report serial abuse by a summer camp volunteer when informed.
  • His responsibilities will shift to Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell as the Church of England begins searching for a new leader.
  • The inquiry into late lawyer John Smyth detailed abuse of over 100 boys and young men from the 1970s to 2018.
  • The selection of Welby’s successor is expected to be lengthy, with potential candidates already being discussed by British media.

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