
ALT Graphic of the joint letter from faith leaders the reads: It has been a year since the brutal Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, and the start of this devastating war in Gaza and beyond. During this time, the scale of human suffering has been horrific. As people of faith from Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities in the UK, while we may hold different views about aspects of the conflict, we stand united in our grief and in our belief that our shared humanity must bring us together. Our faiths and our humanity teach us that we should mourn for all the innocent people who have lost their lives. In these challenging times, we must also reject those who seek to divide us. Anti-Jewish hate and anti-Muslim hate have no place in the UK today. We must stand together against prejudice and hatred in all its forms. The UK has long been a model of different communities and religions getting along with each other. We commit to upholding and nurturing this proud tradition.

ALT The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury meets and prays with Palestinian Christians at Lambeth Palace. He met with human rights lawyer Dalia Qumsieh (red jacket) and campaigner Mays Nassar (black top) at Lambeth Palace. Pastor Reverend Dr Munther Isaac joined the meeting via video link, having been delayed in travelling to the UK due to the current closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.

ALT The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury meets and prays with Palestinian Christians at Lambeth Palace. He met with human rights lawyer Dalia Qumsieh (red jacket) and campaigner Mays Nassar (black top) at Lambeth Palace. Pastor Reverend Dr Munther Isaac joined the meeting via video link, having been delayed in travelling to the UK due to the current closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.

ALT The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury meets and prays with Palestinian Christians at Lambeth Palace. He met with human rights lawyer Dalia Qumsieh (red jacket) and campaigner Mays Nassar (black top) at Lambeth Palace. Pastor Reverend Dr Munther Isaac joined the meeting via video link, having been delayed in travelling to the UK due to the current closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.

ALT A statement graphic which reads: The survivors and families of the 72 people who died in the Grenfell Tower seven years ago are in our prayers today. The hundreds of bereaved people who have contributed to this painstaking inquiry have shown extraordinary courage – often reliving their deep grief, unimaginable loss and the horrors of that terrible night. The report published today must enable survivors to move closer towards securing justice, which seven years on from the fire, is long overdue. Its findings must also prompt deep reflection and meaningful change from all those identified as having failed victims - from politicians to the tenant management organisation, builders, fire-testing experts and material manufacturers - to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.

ALT A statement graphic which reads: It is chilling to read that systematic dishonesty and a refusal to listen to concerns were in part to blame for Grenfell Tower becoming a death trap. This is a dreadful reminder that human lives should never be sacrificed in the pursuit of profit. Home should be a place where we all feel safe, a sanctuary where we are able to grow and develop. But despite being in one of the richest cities in the world, home was not that for the residents of the Grenfell Tower. This tragedy shows us that we must cherish and protect everyone in our society, and that safety should not just be the preserve of the wealthy. We must commit to building a housing system that is safe and fair for everyone in this country. Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury

ALT A graphic reading part of the Archbishop's statement on the war in Sudan (1/3): The profoundly suffering people of Sudan continue to be in my prayers with each passing day. Following the return of the Bishops of Leeds and Bradford from the country last week, I am again in mourning for the millions of innocent people who have been killed, displaced or had their lives destroyed by this conflict. It is estimated that between 8 and 11 million people have been displaced, and that famine and other forms of insecurity are now inevitable. It is unconscionable that such immense suffering is allowed to continue, forgotten by most of the world.

ALT A graphic reading part of the Archbishop's statement on the war in Sudan (2/3): As the violence intensifies with the siege and battery of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces, I call on the countries supporting this destruction through weapons and financing to stop and channel their resources instead towards negotiations for peace. An honouring of the Jeddah commitments and UN Security Council's call for a ceasefire is now of paramount importance. All those engaging in violence must cease.

ALT A graphic reading part of the Archbishop's statement on the war in Sudan (3/3): The strong links between the Church of England, specifically the Dioceses of Leeds and Salisbury, and the Episcopal Church of Sudan are built on Christian solidarity with sisters and brothers in faith – and the conviction that all the people of Sudan are of infinite value before God. I stand in solidarity with my brother, the Most Revd Ezekiel Kondo, Primate of Sudan. We will continue to work and pray for peace and justice – and for a reconciliation that makes security and stability possible. Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury


























