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Archbishop Of Canterbury Resigns Over Church Abuse Scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position due to a church abuse scandal, according to a statement. The archbishop emphasized his sense of shame in “safeguarding…
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About Justin Welby
Justin Portal Welby is a retired Anglican bishop who served as the 105th archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England from 2013 to 2025.
Everything about Justin Welby →- Occupation
- politician, Anglican priest, businessperson, merchant
- Position held
- Archbishop of Canterbury, dean of Liverpool, Bishop of Durham, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- January 6, 1956