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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox and Rebecca Whittaker

Archbishop of Canterbury pleads for end to Middle East violence

  • Dame Sarah Mullally, in her inaugural Easter sermon as Archbishop of Canterbury, made an urgent plea for an end to the "violence and destruction" in the Middle East and Gulf region.
  • Speaking from Canterbury Cathedral, she called for peace, justice, and freedom for all people in the region, amidst the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran.
  • The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and global impacts, including increased fuel prices due to a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
  • President Donald Trump has issued threats to Iran, demanding they "open the f***in’ Strait" or face severe consequences, including potential strikes on power plants.
  • Dame Sarah, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, also offered prayers for people experiencing personal struggles and acknowledged the vital work of carers.

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