Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces increasing pressure to resign following a report revealing the Church of England’s cover-up of extensive abuse by John Smyth, a former clergy member. The independent investigation details Smyth’s horrific actions against up to 130 boys over decades, which church officials ignored, allowing the abuse to continue. The report has prompted a petition from General Synod members, gaining over 3,000 signatures, calling for Welby’s resignation over his failure to act decisively despite knowing about the abuse in 2013. Critics argue his leadership is compromised.