Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, plans to complete his official duties by January 6 following his resignation over a church abuse scandal. A report cited his failure to act against a serial abuser within the church.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who is quitting over his handling of the case of a notorious child abuser, has scaled down his public work and will complete his official duties by 6 January, Lambeth Palace says.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that his decision to step down was in the best interests of the Church.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the most senior leader in the Church of England, has resigned over his handling of a child abuse case, according to his official account.

The Archbishop of York is under pressure to step down over his handling of child abuse cases in the Church of England. The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell faced calls to resign on Sunday from a survivor who said he is perpetuating a Church “cover-up” and a former abuse inquiry leader whose investigation was prematurely disbanded by the archbishops last

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