Archbishop of Canterbury Expresses Lament for Church's Role in Transatlantic Slavery In a poignant visit to Ghana's Cape Coast castle, a 17th-century fortress that served as a holding site for thousands of enslaved Africans, Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally has expressed deep regret over the Church of England's involvement in transatlantic chattel slavery. The visit marks a significant moment in the archbishop's efforts to confront the church's complex and troubled history. Dame Mullally's comments, which included a reaffirmation of her commitment to a £100m fund for affected communities, underscore the church's ongoing struggle to come to terms with its past. As the church seeks to make amends for its role in one of history's darkest chapters, Dame Mullally's words are a powerful acknowledgment of the enduring impact of slavery on communities around the world.
During her first visit to Ghana, Dame Sarah Mullally expressed regret and said the controversial fund symbolises the Christian belief in repentanceAt a former British castle where thousands of enslaved Africans were held before being shipped across the Atlantic, the archbishop of Canterbury expressed “lament” for the Church of England’s involvement in transatlantic chattel slavery and reaffirmed her commitment to a controversial £100m fund for affected communities.Dame Sarah Mullally made the comments on Thursday during a visit to the Cape Coast castle, a 17th-century fortress that was built by Swedish traders, but occupied by the Danish and the Dutch, before the British seized it in 1664. Continue reading...
