Archbishop Mullally ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery
- Archbishop Sarah Mullally concluded her 10-day tour of Africa, emphasizing the need for peace and healing.
- During her visit, she reaffirmed the Church of England's commitment to a £100 million reparations fund for its historical ties to the slave trade.
- Mullally visited Ghana and Cameroon, addressing issues of displacement and fear in the region.
- She highlighted the importance of inclusive dialogue in peace-building efforts among various faiths in Cameroon.
- The reparations fund aims to support communities affected by the slave trade until 2032.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally ended her 10-day Africa tour on August 4, calling for peace and healing. She emphasized the need for genuine dialogue among various faiths to address the challenges faced by communities in Cameroon, where armed conflict persists.
During her visit, Mullally reaffirmed the Church of England's commitment to a £100 million reparations fund aimed at addressing the church's historical ties to the slave trade. This fund is intended to support affected communities through investment and aid programs until 2032.
Mullally's trip included a visit to Ghana, where she defended the reparations fund while at the Cape Coast Castle, a significant site in the history of the slave trade. She acknowledged the church's past involvement and expressed a desire for justice and reconciliation for those impacted by its legacy.
穆拉利大主教结束非洲之行，呼吁修复教会在奴隶制中的角色
穆拉利大主教于8月4日结束了为期10天的非洲之行，呼吁和平与修复。她强调了在喀麦隆各宗教之间进行真诚对话的必要性，以应对社区面临的挑战，尤其是在武装冲突持续的情况下。
在访问期间，穆拉利重申了英国教会对1亿英镑赔偿基金的承诺，该基金旨在解决教会与奴隶贸易的历史联系。该基金计划通过投资和援助项目支持受影响的社区，直到2032年。
穆拉利的行程包括访问加纳，在那里她在一个重要的奴隶贸易历史遗址——海角堡时为赔偿基金辩护。她承认教会的过去参与，并表达了对那些受到其遗产影响的人的正义与和解的渴望。