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Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Kairos Palestine debate

Synod,  The situation in Israel and Palestine is gravely serious. Last month I made my pilgrimage with my dear brother, Archbishop Hosam, across the Diocese of Jerusalem. The fear was palpable among everyone we met, Palestinian and Israeli. From Gaza to the north of Israel,...
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Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Kairos Palestine debate

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