Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby praises ‘compassion’ of communities after terror attacks and atrocities in New Year message
The Anglican leader mentioned the Grenfell Tower fire recalling: 'I still remember desperation and sorrow'
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the “compassion” of desperate communities in his New Year message.
The Most Rev Justin Welby said London and Manchester terror attacks were met with heroism from emergency services.
He told how he visited Grenfell Tower when the West London block was still burning, adding: “I remember the desperation and sorrow.
"Then there are those whose suffering will never make the news.
"People who are struggling to find work or relying on food banks.
"Those who are bereaved, or coping with poor mental health or physical illness.
"When things feel unrelentingly difficult, there are often questions which hang in the air: Is there any light at all?
"Does anyone care?"
But the Anglican leader said in his annual address: “So often in 2017, the depth of suffering was matched by a depth of compassion as communities came together.”