The Most Rev Justin Welby “knew nothing” about the Church of England’s most prolific abuser and has been used as a scapegoat in the scandal, according to John Smyth’s son-in-law.

Here is a timeline of what Mr Welby knew of the abuse and when, according to the Makin Review. – 1970s: In 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978 Justin Welby attends summer Christian Iwerne camps. John Smyth abused children in the 1970s and 1980s while he was a ...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby takes part in a ceremony to bless the Forest of Communion, as part of the World Environment Day in Acajutla, El Salvador June 5, 2024.REUTERS/Jose Cabezas/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) -The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned on Tuesday,

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday amid the fallout from a long-running sexual abuse scandal.

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

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.

He says he takes "personal and institutional responsibility" after a report found the Church of England covered up "abhorrent" abuse.