Archbishop of Canterbury backs Pope Leo XIV's call for Middle East peace
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally expressed solidarity with Pope Leo XIV's call for peace in the Middle East, emphasizing the human cost of war.
- Mullally highlighted the responsibility of Christians and all people of faith to work and pray for peace amid ongoing conflict.
- She urged political leaders to pursue peaceful and just solutions to conflicts, indirectly responding to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump toward the pope.
- As head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, Mullally represents a global Christian community of over 100 million members.
