The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, should resign, according to a leading advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. It follows the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, last week after a review found "he could and should have" reported a prolific paedophile to the police.

The second most senior figure in the Church of England - the Archbishop of York - is among those in line to take over the Archbishop of Canterbury's role following his resignation.

He says he takes "personal and institutional responsibility" after a report found the Church of England covered up "abhorrent" abuse.

Justin Welby has announced he will be stepping down as Archbishop of Canterbury following criticism over his handling of a Church-linked child abuse case. He will be succeeded by the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a new leader for the Church of England.

Justin Welby said he was stepping down “in sorrow.” He faced mounting calls to resign after an investigation found he failed to promptly report serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.

The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, resigned Tuesday amid intense pressure over his handling of a notorious child abuser.

Archbishop Makoba noted that while abuse cases had surfaced in the region in recent years, the church has been taking significant steps to prevent such harm in the future.

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation has sparked speculation about the next Anlican leader, with hopes for a woman or a person of colour

Welby faced mounting calls to resign over the report described a barrister who ran summer camps for young Christians, John Smyth, as the most prolific serial abuser associated with the Church of England as it is also known.