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The Church of South India shares a plea against war and violence

'Let us stand together and proclaim: Peace is God’s will. War is not.' The Church of South India (United) has shared a call for peace in light of ongoing conflict and political tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

20 March 2026

Archbishop of Jerusalem & the Middle East shares pastoral letter in light of escalating conflict

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East shared a pastoral letter following the news of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

28 February 2026

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

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

Archbishop of Jerusalem & the Middle East shares pastoral letter about conflict between Israel and Iran

The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E Naoum, Primate and President Bishop of the Province of Jerusalem & the Middle East, has issued a pastoral letter in response to conflict between Israel and Iran. 

19 June 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

Diocese of Jerusalem protest the forced closure of Anglican hospital Al Ahli Arab in Gaza

The Diocese of Jerusalem has issued a statement about the forced closure of the Al Ahli Arab hospital, which is run by the Diocese.

09 July 2024

Archbishop Hosam Naoum Speaks on Conflict in the Holy Land in new ‘Bishops in Conversation’ series

The Primate of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East has spoken with Anglican bishops about the crisis in the Holy Land.

22 March 2024