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Archbishop Resigns Amidst Child Abuse Cover-up

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns following report detailing Church of England's cover-up of decades of child sexual abuse by John Smyth QC.

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What happened to John Smyth QC?: John Smyth QC died in 2018 while under investigation, evading justice for his heinous crimes. The review stated that a timely report to the police could have prevented this outcome.
Why did the Archbishop of Canterbury resign?: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned after an independent review revealed the Church of England's failure to adequately address the sexual abuse perpetrated by John Smyth QC. The review highlighted a decades-long cover-up of Smyth's abuse of numerous children and young men.
What were the key findings of the Makin Review?: The Makin Review detailed how John Smyth QC abused at least 130 boys and young men over five decades in the UK and Africa, inflicting physical, sexual, psychological, and spiritual harm. The report criticized the Church's inaction and failure to bring Smyth to justice.
What are the broader implications of this scandal?: The scandal has prompted widespread calls for greater accountability and reform within the Church of England regarding its handling of child sexual abuse cases. Welby's resignation signifies a significant step in addressing the institutional failures.
What was Archbishop Welby's response to the report?: Welby's resignation letter expressed his shame over the Church's safeguarding failures and his personal responsibility for the delayed response to the abuse allegations. He acknowledged his mistaken belief in 2013 that the matter had been appropriately resolved.

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