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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns amid child abuse scandal within the Church of England

Archbishop Justin Welby has resigned after being accused of inaction over the Church of England's handling of child abuse cases.

Welby, 67, has been the head of the Church of England since 2013. He has been under increasing pressure to resign in recent months after a number of high-profile cases of child abuse within the church came to light.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Welby said that he had decided to resign “in order to allow the church to move forward and to focus on its mission of serving the people of England.”

Welby's resignation comes at a time when the Church of England is facing a number of challenges, including declining membership, financial difficulties, and a growing number of scandals.

The church has been criticized for its handling of child abuse cases, and a number of victims have come forward to allege that they were abused by clergy members.

The church has also been criticized for its handling of other scandals, including the sexual harassment of women by clergy members and the financial mismanagement of church funds.

Welby's resignation is likely to be seen as a sign that the church is taking these challenges seriously and that it is committed to making changes.

It is not yet clear who will succeed Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury. The process of selecting a new archbishop is likely to take several months.