LONDON — The leader of the Church of England voiced her support Thursday for Pope Leo XIV’s efforts to promote peace in Middle Eastern conflicts.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally, who took over leadership of the Church of England in January, announced her backing of the pope’s “courageous call for peace.” The pontiff’s recent statements have sparked criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who attacked the pope over the weekend as being “terrible for foreign policy.”
“As innocent people are killed and displaced, families torn apart, and futures destroyed, the human cost of war is incalculable,” Mullally said in a statement. “It is the calling of every Christian – and of all people of faith and goodwill – to work and pray for peace.”
While avoiding direct mention of Trump, Mullally emphasized that Christians must “urge all those entrusted with political authority to pursue every possible peaceful and just means of resolving conflict.”
Beyond her role with the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury serves as the spiritual head of the global Anglican Communion. This association includes various Christian denominations, such as the Episcopal Church in the United States, representing over 100 million believers worldwide.
