The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologized after refusing to satisfy a Bethlehem pastor throughout his go to to the UK.
Archbishop Justin Welby refused to satisfy Reverend Dr. Munther Isaac after the pastor shared the platform with Jeremy Corbyn at a pro-Palestinian rally final month.
Dr Isaac, pastor of Christmas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, has been an outspoken critic of Israel's actions in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas terror assault.
Within the run-up to Christmas, his Nativity with Child Jesus in ruins went viral.
He was one of many audio system at a latest rally in London led by the Palestine Solidarity Marketing campaign. It was attended by hundreds of people that demanded a ceasefire in Gaza.
He additionally led a prayer vigil outdoors the Home of Commons the place he reiterated his name for a ceasefire.
In a press release, Archbishop Welby stated it was “improper” to not meet him. They’re now as a result of meet subsequent week.
“I not too long ago refused to satisfy with Reverend Dr. Munther Isaac throughout his go to to the UK,” he stated.
“I apologize and deeply remorse this determination and the damage, anger and confusion it has precipitated.
“I made the error of not assembly my brother in Christ from the Holy Land, particularly presently of deep struggling for our Palestinian Christian brothers and sisters. I stay up for talking and praying with him subsequent week.”
Dr Isaac welcomed the apology.
“Thanks Archbishop Justin Welby,” he tweeted. “I welcome this announcement and stay up for our assembly subsequent week as brothers in Christ.”
