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Cardinal joins faith leaders to condemn riots


Image: CBCEW

Image: CBCEW

Source: CBCEW

Cardinal Vincent has joined other faith leaders including the Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Sayed Razawi, Chief Imam in condemning the recent 'hatred, violence and vandalism to towns and cities across the country.'

Read the full text of their letter below:

Sir,

Over the last few days we have watched in horror as a small minority has brought hatred, violence and vandalism to towns and cities across the country. We have seen anti-Muslim hatred and the targeting of mosques; asylum seekers and refugees attacked; violence directed towards the police and private property, all of which are a stain on our national moral conscience.

Every British citizen has a right to be respected and a responsibility to respect others, so that together we can build a cohesive and harmonious society for all.

As faith leaders, we salute the many people who have stepped forward to repair damage and restore their neighbourhoods. We pledge to work with government and all sections of society towards a constructive and compassionate dialogue on immigration and social cohesion.

The Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis
The Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
Imam Dr Sayed Razawi, Chief Imam and director general of Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society
Imam Qari Asim, chairman of Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster

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