Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, announced his resignation following intense pressure from senior church officials over his handling of decades-long abuse cases involving over 100 minors, attributed to a church lawyer. In a statement, the 68-year-old acknowledged misjudgments and expressed his accountability for the institution’s failures, particularly during the period from 2013 to 2024. He hopes his resignation reflects the Church of England’s commitment to reform and safety for all congregants. The abuse allegations date back to the late 1970s and 1980s in Zimbabwe and South Africa.