Justin Welby

Justin Welby is the former Archbishop of Canterbury. He is newsworthy because he recently resigned from his position due to his handling of a safeguarding scandal within the Church of England. This resignation paved the way for Sarah Mullally to become the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. While the articles focus primarily on Mullally's historic appointment and her commitments to addressing abuse and misogyny within the church, Welby's departure provides the context for this significant transition. His resignation highlights the Church of England's ongoing efforts to address past failures in safeguarding and rebuild trust with victims and the wider community. The focus has now shifted to Mullally and her plans for the future of the church.