The Tribune

ARCHBISHOP Drexel Gomez, the former head of the Anglican Church in the West Indies, has been hospitalised and diagnosed with cancer.

Prime Minister Philip Davis acknowledged the clergyman’s illness in a statement posted to social media yesterday, calling him a “guiding light” and “a steadfast shepherd to so many.”

“During this Lenten season, we lift him up in prayer, asking for strength, healing, and peace,” Mr Davis said. “We are grateful for his wisdom, his faith, and the love he has shared with our nation.”

The prime minister emphasised the country’s support for the religious leader, adding: “Archbishop, we are thinking of you, standing with you, and believing in God’s grace over your life.”

Archbishop Gomez, a towering figure in the Anglican Church, served as Archbishop of the West Indies from 1996 to 2009. His influence extended beyond The Bahamas, shaping theological discussions throughout the Caribbean and the global Anglican Communion.

Leader of the FNM, Michael Pintard, last night said the party joins with his family, friends and the global Christian community in prayer for the Archbishop. 

“Throughout his life, Archbishop Gomez has been a unifying voice within the Anglican Community, and a devoted servant of God whose impact reaches far beyond the Church.

His leadership has been marked by a commitment to the spiritual well-being of countless people,” Mr Pintard said.