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Abp Welby's speech on Syria in the House of Lords

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivered the following speech in the House of Lords on the situation in Syria

30 August 2013

Archbishops past and present urge caution on Syria intervention

Both Archbishop Welby and Lord Carey have warned of the consequences of military action in Syria.

28 August 2013

Archbishop Welby: "Prayers, action needed for Syria"

The Archbishop of Canterbury said it is "absolutely clear" Christians in Syria are being persecuted.

10 July 2013

Increased violence against religious communities in Syria alarming

Syria violence is showing religious communities are being specifically targeted 

28 June 2013

Joint statement from The Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster, Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols, concerning the ongoing violence in Syria

Joint statement from The Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster, Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols, concerning the ongoing violence in Syria

Since the very first days of the Syrian conflict in March 2011, we have prayed as we watched in horror and sorrow the escalating violence that has rent this country apart.

26 April 2013

Prayer urged after Syria massacre and bishops' kidnapping

The Anglican Communion is urged to pray for Syria after a massacre and bishops' kidnapping there

23 April 2013

Global Anglicans asked to speak up for Syria's children

Members of the Anglican Communion are being asked to sign a petition asking the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa - to urge Syria’s leadership to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians.

25 March 2013

More funds for Syrian refugees

[By Marites N. Sison Anglicanjournal] The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has contributed $20,000 to assist about 5,000 Syrian families in the Qalamoun area who have been displaced by the ongoing violence in their country.

06 February 2013

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Bishop in Jerusalem, Bp Suheil Dawani has spoken out against sexual violence affecting women and children escaping Syria and criticised "archaic attitudes" to women that dominate the region.

28 January 2013