OAN Staff Avril Elfie
11:22am – Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The head of the Church of England, who is married to Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle, is expected to resign over his mishandling of a child sexual abuse scandal.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is to resign after reports surfaced that he did not act quickly after discovering crimes committed by long-time church camp operator John Smith, according to his official account. .
Mr Welby issued a statement saying: markin reportThe findings of an independent investigation into the ongoing disturbing scandal, announced on Friday, “uncovered a long-standing conspiracy to remain silent about the heinous abuses” committed by Smith in the UK and South Africa.
Smith was a homosexual who ran children's camps with direct links to the Church of England, and is believed to have sexually abused up to 130 boys and young people in Britain and Africa.
“When I was informed that a police report had been filed in 2013, I mistakenly believed that a proper resolution would be forthcoming,” Ms Welby said. “It is clear that I must take personal and organizational responsibility for the long and once again traumatic period from 2013 to 2024.”
Mr Welby initially said he would not resign, but pressure mounted over the weekend following reports.
This was announced by Welby's office. new york post He said the “exact timing” of his resignation “will be announced after consideration”. [his] necessary duties. ”
“In announcing the findings of the investigation, the Archbishop of Canterbury once again apologized to the victims and said Mr Smith's abuse had 'manipulated Christian truth to justify his evil actions'.” BBC Reported.
Mr Smith died in Cape Town in 2018 at the age of 75 while being investigated by Hampshire Police.
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