The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced his resignation following an investigation that revealed his failure to promptly report serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps. The inquiry's findings sparked outrage over a perceived lack of accountability within the Church of England.
Pressure had been mounting on Welby since the release of the investigation report, with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley of Newcastle stating that his position had become untenable. Calls for his resignation grew, with some members of the church's national assembly initiating a petition urging him to step down, citing a loss of confidence among clergy.
