Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award given to cleric who praised Bin Laden

The Archbishop of Canterbury's office has withdrawn an award presented to a Muslim cleric who previously pledged to bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.

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Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award given to cleric who praised Bin Laden

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The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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Sky Published 18 September 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award given to cleric who praised Bin Laden

BBC Published 17 September 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden

The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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