Issued by the Catholic Center for Studies and Media - Jordan. Editor-in-chief Fr. Rif'at Bader - موقع أبونا abouna.org
Following Fr. Gabriel Romanelli's harrowing and moving testimony about life in Gaza shared while he visited Scotland on Friday, April 26, Archbishop Nolan, and Rev. Sally Foster-Fulton, moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, have signed a declaration calling for an end to war in the Holy Land and affirming the solidarity of our Christian faith communities with Fr Gabriel and his parishioners, with the Christians of Gaza and with people of all faiths and none across region whose lives have been tormented by war and violence.
Following is the full text:
From Glasgow to Gaza: A Cry for Peace in the Holy Land – A Declaration to mark the visit of Fr Gabriel Romanelli to Scotland
On the occasion of Fr Gabriel Romanelli’s visit to Glasgow on 26th April 2024, we, the undersigned, express our solidarity with the people of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, the Christian community of the Holy Land and people of all faiths and none across the region tormented by war.
In recent months, millions of innocent people have suffered the consequences of violence and war. Families and communities have been devastated. Many have lost hope for a peaceful future. Men, women and children have been robbed of their innate human dignity and their right to survive and thrive. Our cry is “Enough is enough”.
Today we cry out to all people in positions of power to end this senseless violence. We pray to Almighty God that their hearts may be turned towards compassion, and that they may have the courage and wisdom to pursue the path of justice and peace for all who call the Holy Land home.
Most Rev. Archbishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow
Right Rev. Sally Foster-Fulton. Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland