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25 Sep 2009

Necessary wisdom from The Elders

The Elders initiative is seeking to bring wisdom and perspective to global issues, says Martin Marty. What they have to take on are not just secular assumptions but ones deeply rooted in mistaken religious ideologies.
8 Sep 2009

Desmond Tutu to help launch new York youth initiative

The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, will join the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, to launch a York Youth Trust this coming Saturday.
21 Jun 2009

Church leaders back new critique of 'Israeli apartheid'

A new book by a leading Christian commentator argues that the problems of Israel-Palestine are deep rooted in “the essence of Zionism" and Israeli policies in the region.
31 May 2009

Desmond Tutu says global community must act on Aung San Suu Kyi

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has called on the international community to do more to secure the release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is facing trial for breaking the terms of her house arrest.
17 May 2009

Desmond Tutu will speak at Kirk's General Assembly

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will address the Church of Scotland's General Assembly in Edinburgh this week. The peace and justice activist will attend the last day of the Kirk's annual gathering as a special guest.
29 Apr 2009

Tutu launches Solomon Islands truth and reconciliation body

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has flown to the Solomon Islands to launch a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, modelled on the body he chaired in South Africa to tackle crimes and injustices under the former the apartheid regime.
26 Apr 2009

Tutu hopeful about South Africa despite doubts over the new president

Desmond Tutu has re-iterated his belief that corruption allegations against the new president should have been tested in court, but remains hopeful for politics in South Africa.
19 Apr 2009

South African elections create debate about religion and politics

Religion has always played a part in South African elections say voters, but this year the voice of churches and their leaders at times has been strong during campaigning for the 22 April general election.
8 Apr 2009

Cardinal regrets decision to drop charges against Zuma

South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier has criticised the National Prosecution Authority for dropping graft, money-laundering and racketeering charges against ANC president Jacob Zuma.
25 Mar 2009

South African anti-racism conference postponed over Dalai Lama row

The organizers of a South African anti-racism conference in the run up to the soccer World Cup have postponed the gathering after protests about its refusal to grant the Dalai Lama a visa to attend the event.

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