Category - faith leaders

Religious, civic, UN and WTO officials meet in Geneva on global issues

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:27:57 +0000

Earthquakes, floods, rocketing food prices and bank failures are issues that have led religious and civil society groups plus high ranking United Nations and World Trade Organziation officials, to discuss their impact in Geneva.

US faith leaders call for action to tackle domestic poverty

agency reporter — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:14:25 +0100

Faith leaders in the world's riches nation have told a hearing that it is time to stop the "poverty train" in the United States of America and rescue its 37 million citizens who are still living below the poverty line.

Faith leaders urge positive US response to Israel-Palestine summit

staff writers — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:52:19 +0000

The president of the National Council of Churches USA (NCCUSA) and eight leaders of its 35 members are among three dozen Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders urging the US to stand up for the Geneva Accord at the Palestine-Israel summit.

US faith leaders call nationwide fast against the war in Iraq

staff writers — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:52:48 +0100

Leaders from many religious communities across the United States have urged Americans of all faiths and none to join a fast from dawn to dusk on Monday 8 October 2007 to call for an end to the Iraq War.

Kenyan religious leaders call for an end to political corruption

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 11 May 2007 01:17:59 +0100

Kenyan religious leaders are backing demands by civil society groups that those standing in parliamentary elections scheduled for 2007 should commit themselves to salary reductions, accountability and transparency.