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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned over accusations that he failed to report physical and sexual abuse to the police.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the most senior leader in the Church of England, has resigned over his handling of a child abuse case, according to his official account.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal.

Welby said he became aware of the claims in 2013, a few months after he became the archbishop — the most senior cleric in the Church of England and the spiritual leader to 85 million Anglicans worldwide.

The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that his decision to step down was in the best interests of the Church.

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