WCC to Sudan: “we lift you, your churches, your families, and communities up before our merciful and loving God”

The members of the global ecumenical felowship of the World Council of Churches is concerned about the ongoing violence in Sudan, and pray for peace for the suffering people of Sudan.

We have received with sadness and alarm recent reports of the escalating impacts of the current conflict and insecurity on the churches and reigious communities of the country. We lament the news of the attack on worshipersin the Mar Girgis (St George) Coptic church in Omdurman during the service on Sunday 14 May 2023, the serious injuries suffered as a result, and the expulsion of the priests and nuns of the community. We share your grief at the shelling, damage, occupation and vandalisation of so many churches and houses of worship, including the Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals in Khartoum, as well as churches and mosques in E Obeid, Geneina, El Fashr, Nyalla and no doubt many other places.

Further, the vioent destruction of the nation of Sudan continues, despite efforts and appeals for a lasting ceasefire. The people of Sudan are the victims of this conflict between the military leaders, turning the country’s humanitarian crisis into a catastrophe.

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