Bishop Paul speaking at the VE Commemoration Debate

As part of the VE Day events this week, Bishop Paul spoke in the House of Lords on Friday in the VE Day Commemoration debate. In his speech he paid tribute to the armed forces chaplains that served with great distinction, as well as the The Notts Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry who were one of the four regiments tasked to lead the British assault landings on the normandy beaches on D-Day.

He reflected on the tragedy felt across Nottingham 84 years ago that day, where many were killed in and injured in overnight raids. But also gave thanks for the city deploying one of the first detailed Air Raid Precaution plans that other cities across the country would adopt.

Looking ahead, Bishop Paul highlighted the importance of enhancing the engagement in peace-making alongside further investment in defence spending. Also how we can all work for peace in many ways, and in reference to the newly elected Pope Leo the 14th, shared how we can all be ‘lionhearted bridge builders in our broken and divided world’.

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