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A new report reveals that British barrister John Smyth, linked to the Church of England, abused over 100 boys and young men, with the church covering up the abuse for decades.

Smyth’s violent acts, which included thousands of lashings and severe physical, psychological, and spiritual abuse, went unreported to police until 2013.

Despite knowledge of his actions, church leaders failed to stop him, allowing him to relocate to Zimbabwe, where further abuse occurred.

The Archbishop of Canterbury and other church officials have apologized, with some victims calling for accountability and resignations.

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