The Archbishop of Canterbury, the highest-ranking clergy member in the Church of England, is facing mounting pressure to resign following a scathing report that criticized his response to a sadistic child abuser within the church.
A review of the church's handling of the abuse perpetrated by John Smyth revealed that Archbishop Justin Welby was found to have not taken sufficient action despite being aware of the situation. The report highlighted a cover-up by the church hierarchy, implicating them in the failure to address the abuse adequately.
