Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal NYT | Top Stories Stephen Castle and Mark Landler 13 November 2024 at 02:14 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. © Mary Turner for The New York TimesThe Most Rev. Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, in London, last year. He has held his position since 2013, and was scheduled to retire in 2026.