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'Best interests of the Church': Justin Welby quits over abuse scandal
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| Contributor | Juan Croniqueur |
| Last Edited | Juan Croniqueur Nov 12, 2024 01:51pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Nov 12, 2024 11:50am |
| Description | The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down from his role following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.
The review found that Justin Welby, 68, "could and should" have reported John Smyth's abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013.
In a statement, Mr Welby said that "it is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility" for his response after he was first told about the abuse.
"I believe that stepping aside is in the best interests of the Church of England." |
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