Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, has reaffirmed the Church of England's commitment to a £100m fund addressing its historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade. The pledge was made during a visit to Ghana, where she acknowledged the institution's past complicity.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing global movement toward institutional accountability and reparative justice for historical human rights abuses.
Image caption, Dame Sarah Mullally pledged her support to the fund on a trip to Ghana
The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed her commitment to a controversial £100m fund over the Church of England's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Dame Sarah Mullally was speaking on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana where enslaved Africans were held before being trafficked to the Americas.
She said touring the castle made her reflect on the crimes committed by the institution she leads.
"We played a part in the transatlantic slave trade. That is clear. Part of the Christian belief in repentance is about action, so we are putting in place action to support those communities that feel the legacy of the slave trade," she added.
Image caption, The archbishop said she was 'deeply moved' by what she saw on her visit to Ghana
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