Archbishop of Canterbury urged to resign over silence on abuse scandal

Pressure mounts on Justin Welby as safeguarding concerns escalate

Calls for his removal grow louder amidst anger and disappointment

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing increasing calls to resign over his handling of the ongoing abuse scandal within the Anglican Church.

A group of survivors and campaigners have written to Welby, urging him to step down, accusing him of failing to protect victims and adequately address the issue.

The letter, signed by more than 100 individuals, highlights a number of concerns, including Welby's decision not to suspend Peter Ball, a former bishop who was convicted of sexual abuse, and his refusal to meet with survivors.

The Archbishop has defended his actions, saying that he has always taken safeguarding seriously and has worked to improve the Church's response to abuse.

However, survivors and campaigners say that his words are not matched by his actions, and that he has failed to show the leadership required to address the crisis.

The scandal has cast a shadow over the Anglican Church, and Welby's position is becoming increasingly untenable.

The Archbishop is due to retire in 2023, but there are growing calls for him to step down before then.

If he does not resign, it is likely that pressure on him will continue to mount, and his position will become increasingly untenable.

The Anglican Church is facing a crisis of confidence, and the Archbishop of Canterbury is at the center of it.

Welby's decision on whether to resign will have a significant impact on the future of the Church.

If he chooses to stay, he will need to address the concerns of survivors and campaigners, and demonstrate that he is committed to tackling the issue of abuse.

If he chooses to go, it will be a sign that the Anglican Church is serious about addressing the safeguarding crisis.

Either way, the Archbishop of Canterbury has a difficult decision to make.

The future of the Anglican Church depends on it.