By Editorial,
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on the church and Christians to take proactive steps in safeguarding children, as he responded to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
His Grace Welby resigned following growing criticism over his handling of sexual abuse allegations within the Church of England, particularly a scandal involving the late John Smyth, a former church figure who abused dozens of young boys over several decades.
In a statement issued by his office, Archbishop Kaziimba expressed sorrow over the revelation of systemic cover-ups within the Church of England, highlighting the deep harm caused to victims due to leadership failures. Dr. Kaziimba, who led the Church of Uganda to align with the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches in opposing the Church of England’s stance on issues of marriage and sexuality, emphasized the importance of a church leadership that upholds moral integrity. END