Autor/-in: Reverend Canon Andrew White

Andrew White (Author)
>Canon Andrew White (Author)
>As a child and young man growing up in London Andrew was frequently ill. He set his heart on working in the field of anaesthetics, an ambition he achieved, but found himself called into Anglican ministry. He has since had a considerable role in the work of reconciliation, both between Christian and Jew and between Shi'ite and Sunni Muslim. As Vicar of St George's Baghdad, the only Anglican church in Iraq, he lead ateam providing food, health care, and education on a major scale and often in dire circumstances.

Despite the pain from multiple sclerosis, he is frequently involved in hostage negotiations, and played a keyrole in ending the siege at the Church of the Nativity in Jerusalem. Hispersonal friendships have included Yasser Arafat and Pope John Paul II.He has been kidnapped, and lives in constant danger. He is trusted by those who trust very few.