Justin Welby to quit as archbishop of Canterbury over handling of abuse scandal
by Emine Sinmaz, Harriet Sherwood and Sally Weale from World news | The Guardian on (#6S5DW)
Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth's abuse
The archbishop of Canterbury is to step down amid intense pressure over his handling of one of the church's worst abuse scandals.
Justin Welby's decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after mounting demands from victims and members of the clergy for him to quit.
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