Archbishop of Canterbury urged to resign over abuse scandal

Justin Welby faces calls to step down after Church of England accused of mishandling abuse cases

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing calls to resign after the Church of England was accused of mishandling abuse cases.

A group of survivors of abuse have written to Welby demanding his resignation, saying that he has "failed to take responsibility" for the church's mishandling of abuse cases.

The survivors' letter

In their letter, the survivors say that Welby has "failed to take responsibility" for the church's mishandling of abuse cases.

They also say that Welby has "failed to show compassion" for the survivors of abuse.

The letter is signed by 10 survivors of abuse, including some who were abused by clergy.

Welby's response

Welby has not yet responded to the letter.

However, he has previously said that he is "deeply sorry" for the church's mishandling of abuse cases.

He has also said that he is committed to "rooting out" abuse from the church.

The Church of England's response

The Church of England has said that it is "deeply sorry" for the church's mishandling of abuse cases.

The church has also said that it is committed to "rooting out" abuse from the church.

The church has set up a number of initiatives to address the issue of abuse, including a new independent safeguarding board.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) is a public inquiry into child sexual abuse in England and Wales.

The IICSA is investigating the extent to which institutions have failed to protect children from sexual abuse.

The IICSA is due to publish its final report in 2023.

The future of the Church of England

The Church of England is facing a number of challenges, including the ongoing abuse scandal.

The church is also facing declining attendance and a shortage of clergy.

The future of the Church of England is uncertain.