From Fox News · Michael Sinkewicz · · 50s
Archbishop withdraws Muslim cleric award after bin Laden praise
Canterbury Archbishop pulls interfaith award after cleric praised bin Laden.
In brief
Canterbury Archbishop pulls interfaith award after cleric praised bin Laden. Archbishop of Canterbury withdrew interfaith award from Pakistani cleric after past praise of Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Originally reported by Fox News.
Award given
Archbishop of Canterbury gave Muslim cleric Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation.
Award withdrawn
Archbishop withdrew award after cleric praised bin Laden in past remarks.
Past comments
Cleric said bin Laden fought against Russians, Americans and British in 2007.
Cleric's defense
Cleric called remarks taken out of context and unfair backlash.
Award reason
Cleric was honored for supporting religious minorities in Pakistan.
What next
Archbishop contacted cleric to explain award withdrawal.
The short version
Archbishop of Canterbury withdrew interfaith award from Pakistani cleric after past praise of Osama bin Laden resurfaced.
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