Context
Next month marks the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, a time when congregations pray for those facing persecution. In Sudan, many Christians have been abducted and killed, with over 100 churches targeted.
Question
What steps is the Church of England taking to help support persecuted Christians in other countries? Next month marks the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church when congregations across the world will pray for those persecuted for their faith. This includes those in Sudan, where many Christians have been abducted and killed and more than 100 churches have been targeted for damage in recent years.
Answer from The Second Church Estates Commissioner (Marsha De Cordova)
The Church of England supports efforts to defend international religious freedoms for Christians or whichever religious group faces persecution. The Church has created parliamentary caucuses involving religious leaders in east and west Africa, and in south-east Asia to support legislation to protect religious freedoms. In Sudan, the Church of England dioceses have given financial support and practical aid, working through local agencies and international charities to support the local clergy there. The Bishop of Leeds has visited the country many times, most recently within the past year, and continues to raise the situation in the other place.
Not addressed: The answer provided general context but did not specify concrete actions or commitments for Sudan or next month's prayer event.
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