The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned on Tuesday, saying he stepped down “in sorrow” after failing to ensure there was a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps decades ago.

Welby, the spiritual leader of 85-million Anglicans worldwide, had faced calls to resign after a report last week found he had taken insufficient action to stop a person it described as arguably the Church of England's most prolific serial abuser.

“Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury,” Welby said.

“I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.”

God1000:


https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2024-11-12-justin-welby-resigns-as-archbishop-of-canterbury-over-abuse-scandal/

God1000:
Why would you fail to tell the police about serial physical and sexual abuse? You know they’re going to find out sooner or later and it just cost you your job and reputation

Aaronsrod:
How can they say this things about a Man of God like Archbishop?

He will lay a curse upon their generations.

Surely God shall punish England!

Confirmedzombie:
If it was Peter obi, he will never Resign. Very desperate man

adioolayi:
Your reward is in heaven..

Don't lose focus...

Try as much as possible to finish the race and end well..

You've done the very right thing and it's a sign of exemplary leadership...I hope this action of yours will bring more souls that have been doubting Church's actions back to God.

Remain blessed

Aaronsrod:
How can they say this things about a Man of God like Archbishop?

He will lay a curse upon their generations.

Surely God shall punish England!

Racoon:
Good radiance to bad rubbish.

DomPerignon:


Do you really know who this Welby is and the irreparable damage he has done to the Anglican church during his very brief but very controversial tenure as head of the Anglican church ?

Confirmedzombie:
If it was Peter obi, he will never Resign. Very desperate man

DomPerignon:


Do you really know who this Welby is and the irreparable damage he has done to the Anglican church during his very brief but very controversial tenure as head of the Anglican church ?

simpleseyi:


Many countries have pulled out, including Nigeria because of the idiot’s promotion of LGBT in the Church and trying to force other Anglican churches worldwide to be promoting same

adioolayi:

Now he has resigned and from the statement.. possibly regret loads of his actions.

Is this repentance true or false...that's between him and his maker