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First female Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award she gave on 9/11 to Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has revoked an award previously granted to a Pakistani Muslim cleric. The cleric reportedly praised Osama bin Laden. The award was originally given on September 11. This decision follows criticism regarding the Archbishop's judgment and the potential consequences of the original gesture. Lambeth Palace has issued a statement regarding the matter, while critics describe the initial award as a sign of naivety.

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  • ✓ The Archbishop of Canterbury revoked an award given to a Pakistani cleric who praised Osama bin Laden.
  • ✓ Sarah Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
  • ✓ The award was given on September 11.
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Archbishop Sarah Mullally officially revoked the award granted to the cleric.

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  1. Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award given to Pakistani cleric

    The first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has revoked an award previously granted to a Pakistani Muslim cleric. The cleric reportedly praised Osama bin Laden. The award was originally given on September 11. This decision follows criticism regarding the Archbishop's judgment and the potential consequences of the original gesture. Lambeth Palace has issued a statement regarding the matter, while critics describe the initial award as a sign of naivety.

    Why it matters

    The incident involves an interreligious gesture that has sparked concerns over security and diplomatic relations. A former Anglican bishop warned that the situation could lead to backlash against Christians in Pakistan.

    What is confirmed

    • The Archbishop of Canterbury revoked an award given to a Pakistani cleric who praised Osama bin Laden.
    • Sarah Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
    • The award was given on September 11.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The incident could create backlash against Pakistani Christians.
    • The original award demonstrates Sarah Mullally's terrifying naivety.

    What to watch next

    • Further details from the Lambeth Palace statement
    • Official response from the Pakistani cleric
    • Reports of retaliation against Christians in Pakistan
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. New York Post — First female Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award she gave on 9/11 to Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden
    2. Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse — Anglican interreligious gaffe could create backlash against Pakistani Christians, says former Anglican bishop
    3. The Telegraph — The image that exposes Sarah Mullally’s terrifying naivety
    4. Archbishopofcanterbury.org — Statement from Lambeth Palace
    5. The Jerusalem Post — Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award from Pakistani cleric who praised Osama bin Laden
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