The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned after a report found the Church of England covered up abuse of more than 100 boys and young men by the barrister John Smyth for years. A survivor of Smyth ...

The Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, has resigned over his handling of a sex abuse scandal. An investigation found that Justin Welby failed to inform ...

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.

Queen Elizabeth II receives the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, at Buckingham Palace, after his act of 'Homage' upon his appointment, on February 26, 2013 in London, England.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide. Andrew Milligan / Pool / AFP via Getty Images file Nov. 12, 2024, 9:22 AM EST / Updated Nov. 12 ...

The 106th archbishop of Canterbury is also unlikely to be significantly older than 60, so that they have a reasonable term before the church’s normal retirement age for bishops of 70.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned, days after a damning report into prolific child abuser John Smyth – last week Welby said he wouldn't resign. In his resignation statement ...