Source: The Guardian
By Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent
Justin Welby leads calls among religious figures following government announcement that it will no longer accept lone children
The archbishop of Canterbury has led a groundswell of protest from faith leaders over the government’s announcement that it is ending its provision of safe havens for lone child refugees in Europe, calling for the decision to be reconsidered.
Justin Welby said he was “saddened and shocked” at the move. “Our country has a great history of welcoming those in need, particularly the most vulnerable, such as unaccompanied children,” he said in a statement.
“Refugees, like all people, are treasured human beings made in the image of God who deserve safety, freedom and the opportunity to flourish.”
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