Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will remain in his position until January 6, 2024, after resigning due to allegations surrounding his handling of child abuser John Smyth’s case. A review criticized Welby for failing to report Smyth, a prolific abuser. While he will minimize public engagements, he plans to fulfill select commitments before officially stepping down, when his duties will be temporarily assigned to the Archbishop of York. A report disclosed that Church officials were aware of Smyth’s abuse as early as 2013.