Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement
Summary
The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, a former holding site for enslaved Africans, to express sorrow for the Church of England’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. She confirmed her support for the Church’s £100 million fund aimed at helping communities impacted by slavery.Key Facts
- Cape Coast Castle was used in the 17th century to hold enslaved Africans before they were shipped across the Atlantic.
- The Archbishop visited the castle’s dungeons and the “Door of No Return,” where enslaved people were boarded onto ships.
- Dame Sarah Mullally is the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and the only woman to hold this religious leadership position.
- Her visit included stops in Ghana and Cameroon as part of a 10-day tour invited by the Anglican Church of West Africa.
- The Church of England set up a £100 million fund to support communities affected by slavery, involving investments, research, and engagement.
- There have been calls from some groups for the fund to be increased to £1 billion to better address the lasting effects of slavery.
- Previous Archbishop Justin Welby formally apologized for the Church’s role in slavery and the misuse of church funds connected to it.
- During her visit, Mullally also laid a foundation stone for a hostel to support visitors taking part in Ghana’s Year of Return program, which encourages people of African descent to reconnect with their heritage.
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