Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Resigns
Justin Welby resigned following the Makin Review, which found he failed to properly act on knowledge of serial abuse by barrister John Smyth at Christian camps. While directly triggered by the abuse scandal, Welby's tenure was also defined by deep divisions over LGBTQ+ issues. His evolving stance on same-sex relationships, culminating in the 2023 blessings vote, had alienated conservative Global South Anglican provinces.
Impact & Significance
Left the Anglican Communion at a crossroads over LGBTQ+ inclusion, with the next Archbishop facing the task of holding together an increasingly divided global church.
Reference Record
- Date
- 12 November 2024
- Era
- 2020-present
- Sources
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