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The Church of England is under intense scrutiny following a report detailing extensive abuse by John Smyth QC, a former barrister. Archbishop Justin Welby faces calls to resign over his handling of the allegations, which date back to the 1980s. The report highlights systemic failures in safeguarding and accountability within the church.
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Prince William described the past year as 'brutal' due to his wife and father's cancer diagnoses. Both King Charles and the Princess of Wales have undergone treatment, impacting their public duties. Despite challenges, they are gradually returning to royal engagements, with Catherine focusing on her health and William leading environmental initiatives.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned following intense pressure over his handling of abuse allegations against John Smyth, a barrister accused of abusing over 130 boys and young men. The resignation comes after a damning report highlighted systemic failures within the Church of England regarding safeguarding practices.