Opening speech in the International Mission Partnership Consultation
Helsinki, 26th August 2024
Archbishop of Turku and Finland
‘I have reflected much on what it means to hold the office of Archbishop. Where will my term of office take me and where will our Church’s journey take it? Amidst my anxiety it has been especially good to hear voices that have encouraged me to be myself. In that encouragement I have heard the message of Jesus: do not forfeit your soul. I am most grateful for this encouragement and reminder.’
Archbishop Tapio Luoma
The Middle East needs lasting peace
On Monday, October 7th, we mark the anniversary of another war. Exactly one year ago, the Islamic resistance movement Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, carried out terrorist attacks on the Israeli side as part of a long-running conflict. Around 1,200 people were killed in the attacks, and Hamas took 251 hostages. The Israeli state responded to the attacks with direct military action against the Gaza Strip. The Israeli state has killed more than 40,000 civilians and injured nearly 100,000 in its retaliation. More than 11,000 of those ki...
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Speech in the Opening Ceremony at the International Mission Partnership Consultation in Helsinki on 26 August 2024
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