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Church of England bishops visit Israel and Palestine and call for governments to ‘protect Palestinians’

A group of bishops from the Church of England who speak regularly in the House of Lords about Israel and Palestine have visited the Holy Land, spending time visiting churches and communities to inform their advocacy in the UK and to show solidarity with all who are suffering.

02 February 2026

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

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

Anglicans will share the voice of faith at the UN’s Summit of the Future

Anglicans will share voices of faith on AI, Climate Change, Conflict and Growing Youth Populations at the UN’s Summit of the Future.

21 August 2024

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue Christmas message

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have issued a Christmas message and call for justice, mercy, and peace in the Holy Land.

21 December 2023

Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough launches Appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem

The Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough has launched its “Shine a light for the Diocese of Jerusalem” appeal at St Ann’s Church Dublin.

07 December 2023

Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem calls for “ceasefire for humanitarian corridors” in Gaza

Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem, delivers a video message to the Church of England’s General Synod.

14 November 2023

Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem calls for global prayer following eruption of violence

Archbishop Hosam Naoum calls on members of the Anglican Communion, and all Christians, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

17 May 2021