Archbishop Justin Welby has resigned from his position as head of the Church of England after an independent review criticized his failure to report John Smyth, a notorious child abuser, back in 2013. The review revealed that the Church was aware of Smyth’s abuses, which involved dozens of boys in the UK, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Despite previous resistance to calls for his resignation, Welby acknowledged his responsibility and stepped down following significant pressure, including a petition from over 14,000 people demanding accountability. The Church now faces increased scrutiny over safeguarding practices.