The Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Anglican Church, The Most Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, has concluded her historic stay in Cameroon aftee a five-day pastoral visit aimed at strengthening the Anglican Church, encouraging believers and promoting peace and reconciliation.
Archbishop Mullally arrived at the Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport on Friday, July 31, marking her first official visit to Cameroon since assuming office as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold the position. The visit forms part of her inaugural tour of Africa, which also included Ghana.
Her visit to Cameroon runs from July 31 to August 4 and included engagements in Yaoundé, Douala, Buea and Limbe, where she has met with the Anglican clergy, worshippers, government officials and development partners.
During her stay, Archbishop Mullally has been accompanied by the Bishop of Cameroon, Rt. Rev. Dibo Thomas-Babyngton Elango, as she visits Anglican congregations and institutions across the country.
One of the highlights of the visit was a Eucharistic celebration in Douala, where she encouraged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith despite the challenges facing the country.
Addressing worshippers, she reminded them that God had not abandoned them, saying, "God sees your struggles and is with you," while urging the faithful to remain united and continue working for peace and reconciliation.
The Archbishop also travelled to the South West Region, where she visited Biaka University in Buea and the Dr. Biaka Memorial Foundation, institutions known for training nurses and midwives and promoting healthcare services. She later met Anglican clergy in Limbe to discuss the growth of the Church and the challenges facing Christian communities in Cameroon.
In Yaoundé, Archbishop Mullally visited St. Thérèse Anglican Parish in Yégassi, near Okola, where she worshipped with parishioners before holding talks with Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute. The meeting focused on the role of the Church in promoting peace, social cohesion and national development.
Observers say the visit carries particular significance as Cameroon continues to face humanitarian and security challenges, especially in the North West and South West Regions. Church leaders believe the Archbishop's presence sends a strong message of solidarity with communities affected by conflict while encouraging dialogue, healing and reconciliation.
As the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, which brings together tens of millions of Anglicans across more than 165 countries, Archbishop Mullally's visit is expected to deepen the relationship between the Church of England and the Anglican Church of Cameroon while reaffirming the Church's commitment to peace, justice and human dignity.
Her visit concluded on August 4, after a series of pastoral, ecumenical and official engagements that have been widely welcomed by the Anglican community and government authorities alike.
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