Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over UK church abuse scandal
The archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, resigned Tuesday after a damning report concluded that he had failed to pursue a proper investigation into claims of widespread abuse of boys and young men decades ago at Christian summer camps.
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2 developments- Nov 11, 2024Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
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