Category - reconciliation

Tutu leads Southern African reconciliation move after attacks

staff writers — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:58:34 +0100

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has led pleas for repentance, reconciliation and forgiveness following outbreaks of xenophobic attacks by some South Africans on refugees coming from Zimbabwe and elsewhere in Africa.

Small-scale diplomacy brings peace in Papua New Guinea

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:58:01 +0100

Not all wars and conflicts make the pages of newspapers, nor are all peace agreements the result of the high diplomacy of the United Nations, and that certainly includes those now being reconciled in the jungles of Papua New Guinea.

Called to be Peacemakers Conference 2008

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:38:55 +0100

Start: 24/10/2008 - 18:00

End: 26/10/2008 - 14:00

Come to the Fellowship of Reconciliation’s Called to be Peacemakers conference, a residential weekend event for 18 to 30 (ish) year olds who are interested, active and/ or engaged in peace and confl

In War and Peace: the hard edge of peace-making in Northern Ireland

Jordan Tchilingirian — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:12:36 +0100

Start: 17/10/2008 - 18:30

“Some people think that peace-making is easy, but in my experience it requires toughness and resolution, as well as sympathy and integrity.”

Reconciling with the other side: Perspectives from the South Caucasus

Jordan Tchilingirian — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:05:16 +0100

Start: 27/09/2008 - 18:30

What happens when the ideals you believe in are unpopular with your neighbours? How do you deal with pervasive stereotypes and fear?

Palestinians and Israelis need a just peace

Ben White — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:33:34 +0100

As Israel marks its 60th anniversary this May, for Israelis and Palestinians the conflict and the suffering continues, says Ben White. He believes that this landmark is an important opportunity for Christian leaders around the world to add their voices to a special call for a justice-based peace.

Football benefactor brings Glasgow virgin into play

staff writers — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:17:29 +0000

The managing director of one of the world's most illustrious football clubs, Barcelona FC, has joined other Spanish philanthropists in donating a statue of the Black Madonna to St Aloysius' Roman Catholic Church in Glasgow.

Churches affirm peace amid Kenya's complex political situation

Juan Michel — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:25 +0000

With peace seemingly returning to the troubled country, churches within and outside Kenya are now taking stock of the experiences from an ecumenical team visit made during a month of unrest and violence.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:26:55 +0000

Start: 03/03/2008 - 18:30

Bishop John Arnold, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster (RC) and author of The Quality of Mercy, explains the background, theology and practice of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church an

Global church 'living letters' encourage Kenya politicians toward peace

agency reporter — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:12:18 +0000

As mediation to solve the disputed Kenyan presidential election enters a critical phase, top-level figures from the two parties have met an international Christian delegation, which asked them to seek a compromise solution.