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. Speaking out about the “horrific” abuse inflicted by Smyth,

A Church of England minister has been asked to step back from her duties after a review found that she was aware of child abuse by evangelical Christian John Smyth.

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

Justin Welby said he had to take responsibility for failures since he was notified about abuse committed by John Smyth.

The Most Rev Justin Welby has never hesitated to criticise the perceived shortcomings of fellow clergy – or the Church of England itself as an institution.

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 report found that Justin Welby, 68, had failed to act on reports of John Smyth's "abhorrent" abuse of boys and young men.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Church of England, resigns after an inquiry kindled anger about a lack of accountability for sex abuse scandal.

A report found Justin Welby took insufficient action into allegations against John Smyth, believed to be “the most prolific serial abuser” associated with the Church of England.

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

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned Tuesday after an investigation found he failed to promptly report abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.