Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has issued a heartfelt apology after facing criticism for his farewell speech to the House of Lords, which abuse survivors described as insensitive and lacking remorse. The speech followed the Makin report, which concluded that he and other Church of England officials should have reported abuser John Smyth to the authorities in 2013. The backlash highlights ongoing concerns about the Church’s handling of abuse cases, prompting calls for accountability and better safeguarding measures.