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["Matthew Davies" <mdavies@episcopalchurch.org>]

Thursday, July 7, 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on London terrorist attacks

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[ENS, Source: Lambeth Palace] -- The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan
Williams, has spoken of his horror and grief following the explosions in
London this morning. Speaking while on an interfaith visit to West
Yorkshire, England, Williams said:

"The appalling events in London this morning have shocked us all. So I
want
first and foremost to extend my personal sympathy and condolences to
everyone who is suffering and grieving at this time.

"All those caught up in this tragedy -- and that includes of course the
emergency services whose selfless dedication and commitment is so vital
at
times like this -- all are in my own prayers and in the prayers of a
great
many people.

"As it happens I have spent this morning with Muslim colleagues and
friends
in West Yorkshire; and we were all as one in our condemnation of this
evil
and in our shared sense of care and compassion for those affected in
whatever way.

"Such solidarity and common purpose is vital for us all at this time of
pain
and sorrow and anger.

"We in the faith communities will have to continue to stand and work
together for the well being of our nation and for our shared
understanding
of the life that God calls us to. I hope that we shall all keep that
vision
alive at this deeply sad and testing time."