Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of abuse cases
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the primate of all England and leader of the Anglican Communion, announced his resignation on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, saying he takes “personal and institutional responsibility” for the mishandling of a number of high-profile abuse cases in the Anglican Church since taking the reigns in 2013. / Credit: Marinella Bandini
CNA Staff, Nov 12, 2024 / 13:45 pm (CNA).
Though not accused of abuse himself, Archbishop Justin Welby was criticized for his response to a number of abuse cases within the church he led.