Last week, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Reverend Justin Welby, resigned because he failed to ensure the prosecution of a child molester, John Smyth, who was alleged to have sexually abused about 130 boys in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s and early 80s,

The Archbishop of York is under pressure to step down over his handling of child abuse cases in the Church of England. The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell faced calls to resign on Sunday from a survivor who said he is perpetuating a Church “cover-up” and a ...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned over accusations that he failed to report physical and sexual abuse to the police.

The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that his decision to step down was in the best interests of the Church.

As the Church of England looks for a new leader, David Maddox examines how the appointment will be as important for British politics as it is for religion