Category - Bishop Munib Younan

Jerusalem bishop says churches are key to Middle East peace

Stephen Brown — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:05:35 +0100

Jerusalem Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan has appealed to leaders of churches in Europe to stand by Christians in the Middle East in their struggle for justice and peace.

Jerusalem bishop urges Pope to speak against violence and occupation

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:29:09 +0100

Although the Vatican is emphasising that Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the Holy Land in May 2009 is a pilgrimage, Jerusalem Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan said the political aspect of the visit can not be ignored, and can help promote justice and peace.

Call for Jerusalem peace and Christian - Muslim cooperation on ecology

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:37:18 +0100

Bishop Munib Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church has said Christians need a stronger voice in Jerusalem in order to prevent tensions spreading there, and that Muslims and Christians should work together on ecology issues.

Christians in Palestine-Israel under pressure, but not bowed

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:27:27 +0100

A leading regional church figure says Christians in Palestine-Israel are living in a difficult situation, with some cases of Muslim-Christian tension. But talk of 'persecution' is exaggerated and the real task is to combat injustice.