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Bishops pray Gaza ceasefire deal brings immediate relief and comfort

Bishops from the Church of England with a longstanding concern for the Holy Land have welcomed news of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

09 October 2025

The Archbishop of York and Cardinal Vincent Nichols call for an end to the war in Gaza

Church leaders including the Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, have issued a statement calling for an end to war in Gaza.

18 September 2025

Christian leaders appeal for an end to the destruction of Churches and the indigenous Christian presence in Gaza and Occupied West Bank

Leaders spanning several Christian traditions call for groups within Israel to stop their destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in the Holy Land.  

18 July 2025

“We are battered and bruised, but not defeated”: The Archbishop of Jerusalem addresses the Church of England General Synod

The Most Revd Hosam Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Primate of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, addressed the General Synod of the Church of England

15 July 2025

Churches from the Anglican Communion respond to the 8th Al-Ahli Gaza hospital attack

Anglican churches and voices respond to the news that Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City was attacked for the 8th time since the Gaza conflict began.

09 June 2025

Churches speak out about humanitarian need in Gaza

ACNS shares recent statements from Christian and humanitarian organisations on the conflict and hear from Anglicans who are providing healthcare and other aid in the region. 

28 May 2025

Anglican messages of solidarity following strike on Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza

Anglican provinces and humanitarian organisations share messages of solidarity in the wake of the Palm Sunday air strike on Al-Ahi Hospital in Gaza City. 

14 April 2025

Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem make humanitarian plea

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have shared a humanitarian plea about defending the dignity and presence of the people of Gaza.

15 February 2025

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue Christmas message

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue a joint 2024 Advent message and calls for prayer during the Christmas season.

16 December 2024

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem call for peace

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a statement calling for the urgent need to conclude the war.

 

 

27 August 2024