Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has requested to step down amid mounting pressure surrounding widespread sexual abuse within the Church of England. His resignation comes as the church confronts its failures, particularly regarding its handling of abuse cases like that of John Smyth, who allegedly abused 240 boys between the 1970s and 1990s. Despite Welby’s efforts to promote inclusivity and engage in interreligious dialogue, the growing secularization of British society and unresolved issues of abuse have undermined the integrity of the church he leads.