10 Highlights

• Archbishop Justin Welby resigned amid evidence of Church neglect in child abuse cases, acknowledging systemic failures.
• The Makin Review found John Smyth abused 130 boys, uncovering persistent failures in Church of England's response to abuse.
• • New reference reveals anger in Zimbabwe, blaming the Church for Guide Nyachuru's death at a camp led by Smyth.
  • Sir Jamie Colman financially supported Smyth despite awareness of his abusive actions, highlighting leadership complicity.
  • Welby's resignation highlights Church's long-standing cover-up of abuses, known since 2013, demanding accountability.
  • Rev. Sue Colman and Sir Jamie Colman's ties with Smyth led to stepped-back roles, triggering deeper Church scrutiny.
  • Pressure for cultural change and effective safeguarding has increased following Welby's resignation, demanding reform.
  • Smyth's death in 2018 left unresolved accountability issues, depriving victims of justice and church acknowledgment.
  • The diocese of Winchester halted Sue Colman's ministerial duties to reassess findings from the critical Makin Review.
  • Rev. Andrew Cornes' potential role in Welby's succession remains controversial, amidst heightened criticism of leadership.