Mullally, who serves as the Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Communion, announced that she plans to visit Rome, where she will hold talks with Pope Leo XIV and join him in prayer for peace.
“I stand with my brother in Christ, Pope Leo XIV, in his commitment to the struggle for peace,” she said, emphasizing the need to reflect on the suffering in the world and turn to Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God. She added that in Christ, humanity is united as children of one God and members of one family.
Pope Leo XIV has recently condemned the war launched by the United States against Iran on February 28, carried out through airstrikes in various parts of the country that reportedly killed many people, including senior Iranian officials.
He has also stated that he would not be intimidated by the U.S. administration following criticism directed at him after he opposed the conflict.
Mullally stressed that prayer is not an escape from problems but a way of turning to God while confronting evil. She called on Christians to stand with those who are suffering, showing compassion and love, and to follow Christ’s example of sacrifice for others.
She further urged Anglicans in the United Kingdom and around the world to join Pope Leo XIV in advocating for an end to wars and condemning injustice.
“In times marked by hatred, division, and violence, we must remain committed to the calling of peace, sow hope, promote reconciliation, and become bearers of God’s peace,” she said.
