During his Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, began with a message about King Charles and the Princess of Wales, who are both receiving treatment for cancer. He spoke of the moments in our lives that have the power to change us forever and called for compassion and sympathy towards those suffering from cancer, including Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
The Archbishop prayed for the princess and the king, both of whom have responded to their diagnoses with dignity, while also extending his prayers to those around the world who are facing similar illnesses. He also emphasized the need for love in action to help those affected by conflicts throughout the world. Evil and pain, he argued, must be confronted.
Addressing congregants and viewers watching online, he reminded the audience that the church does not support any political party and that Christian beliefs require courageous action to address injustices. He mentioned the evils of people smuggling, county lines in schools, and the pain and suffering that families endure due to grief, rage, or substance abuse.
The Archbishop called on people to act on behalf of starving children in places such as Gaza and Sudan, hostages held by Hamas, and those in the trenches and cities in Ukraine, where fear and conflict run high. He also urged action for the 25-30% of children in the United Kingdom who live in poverty.
Finally, the Archbishop reminded the audience that the church continues to serve God by creating social projects and food banks to help those who need support. While the Archbishop of Wales Andrew John made a plea to end the “futile” war in Gaza, Pope Francis delivered his annual easter blessing and called for a ceasfire in the gaza strip in his Easter message at the Vatican
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