The Scandal That Brought Down an Archbishop

On Jan 6, 2025, the Most Rev. Justin Welby officially resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury following the release of the Makin Report, an independent review of the Church of England’s handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth.

Parishioner William Wilson and the Rev. Ryan Fleenor will unpack the events that led to this momentous decision, and explain the process that will lead to the selection of the next Archbishop.