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In her Easter message to church leaders in the UK and worldwide, Archbishop Sarah Mullally reflects on how the story of Christ’s death and resurrection speaks powerfully into today’s troubled world. Referencing ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan and the Middle East, she highlights the suffering of many, especially those displaced, oppressed or forgotten. She commends the churches in the Holy Land for their faithful witness under immense pressure, urging believers to stand with the marginalised and serve those in need. Drawing on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s insight that 'only a suffering God can help’, she points to Jesus’ words in John 12:24 which show that through death comes life and fruitfulness. Christ’s resurrection is not merely a past event but a present, living reality that shapes Christian hope and mission. Like the signs of spring emerging at Lambeth Palace, Easter reminds us that new life follows suffering. Christians are therefore called to live as people of resurrection - marked by hope, courage, and confidence in the victory of Christ.