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Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigns

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over his treatment of a child abuse scandal

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down from his role following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. The review found that Justin Welby "could and should" have reported John Smyth's abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013. We look at the future of the Church and the challenges it faces in selecting a new leader.

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