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Welby Resigns Amid Child Abuse Cover-up Accusations

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns amid accusations of covering up a historical child sexual abuse scandal involving lawyer John Smyth.

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What did the Makin Report reveal?: The Makin Report revealed a long-standing cover-up of Smyth's abuse, with Welby admitting to mistakenly believing the matter was handled appropriately after being informed in 2013.
What was the outcome for John Smyth?: Smyth, who died in 2018, was described as the most prolific abuser in the Church of England's history; despite police investigation, he was never prosecuted.
Why did Archbishop Justin Welby resign?: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned due to accusations of covering up a historical child sexual abuse scandal involving lawyer John Smyth.
Who was John Smyth, and what were his actions?: John Smyth, a volunteer at church children's camps, sexually abused up to 130 children in the late 1970s and early 1980s, continuing his abuse in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
What was Archbishop Welby's involvement in the scandal?: Welby, who worked at the same camps as Smyth, was aware of concerns about Smyth's behavior but failed to take sufficient action. He was under pressure to resign following the report's findings.

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