(FILES) The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby walks at Westminster in central London on September 14, 2022. The leader of the world's Anglican communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said on November 12, 2024 he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP)
November 12, 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announces resignation
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The leader of the world’s Anglican communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, on Tuesday said he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.
“I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church,” Welby said in a statement.
