Archbishop of Canterbury Welby resigns over abuse scandal

Welby had faced days of growing pressure to quit after the independent probe found Welby "could and should" have formally reported decades of abuse by a Church-linked lawyer to authorities in 2013.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby smiles at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort. (AFP/Files)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

LONDON - The leader of the world's Anglican communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, announced Tuesday he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of

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Archbishop of Canterbury Welby resigns over abuse scandal

Welby had faced days of growing pressure to quit after the independent probe found Welby "could and should" have formally reported decades of abuse by a Church-linked lawyer to authorities in 2013.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby smiles at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort. (AFP/Files)

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