Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation following a damning report on child abuse within the Anglican Church. The report criticized Welby’s response to allegations against deceased former volunteer John Smyth, who reportedly abused over a hundred boys. Faced with increasing pressure, including a petition for his resignation signed by over 13,000 people, Welby acknowledged the church’s failure to act and called for a commitment to reform. He intends to engage with abuse survivors before officially stepping down, though a specific timeline for his resignation has not been disclosed.