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The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologised after refusing to fulfill a pastor from Bethlehem throughout his go to to the UK.
Archbishop Justin Welby declined to fulfill Rev Dr Munther Isaac after the pastor shared a platform with Jeremy Corbyn at a pro-Palestinian rally final month.
Dr Isaac, pastor of the Christmas Evangelical Lutheran church in Bethlehem, has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7 terrorist assault.
In the run-up to Christmas, his Nativity with child Jesus in rubble went viral.
He was one of many audio system at a current rally in London led by the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign. It was attended by hundreds of people that demanded a ceasefire in Gaza.
He additionally led a prayer vigil exterior the House of Commons the place he repeated his name for a ceasefire.
Archbishop Welby stated in a press release that it was “incorrect” to not meet with him. They at the moment are scheduled to fulfill subsequent week.
“Recently I declined to fulfill with Rev Dr Munther Isaac throughout his UK go to,” he stated.
“I apologise for and deeply remorse this determination, and the damage, anger, and confusion it brought on.
“I used to be incorrect to not meet with my brother in Christ from the Holy Land, particularly presently of profound struggling for our Palestinian Christian brothers and sisters. I stay up for talking and praying with him subsequent week.”
Dr Isaac has welcomed the apology.
“Thank you Archbishop Justin Welby,” he tweeted. “I welcome this assertion, and I stay up for our assembly subsequent week as brothers in Christ.”
