Anglican leaders from across the continent of Africa have made an emotional appeal to Muslim faith leaders to stand with them in opposition to ‘tragic violence that is destroying our communities’. The appeal was issued at the end of a three-day meeting of the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa in Burundi where conflict between the two faiths was high on the agenda. Celebrating the initiative by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to make peace by creating ‘Bayt al-'ila’ or a ‘Family home’ from Muslim and Christian leaders to deal with the sectarian strife in Egypt, CAPA also urged governments of affected countries to grant Christians and other religious groups equal rights and freedom to enjoy the benefits of full citizenship. ‘We also call on our respective governments to introduce appropriate measures to guarantee freedom of citizens to live and practice their religions by providing security to their lives and property.’

Pray: for faith leaders and governments to work together to bring these terrible conflicts to a speedy end. (3Jn:8)

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