Peace

January 24, 2014

Religious leaders focus on common commitment to peace

The World Council of Churches General Secretary has welcomed Pope Francis' message from the World Day of Peace.
January 23, 2014

Churches continue to press for decisive action on Syria

While the Syria peace talk started with a welter of rhetoric on all siders, churches around the world continued to focus on visible action.
January 14, 2014

US peace and faith groups oppose new Iran sanctions

Sixty-two national peace, faith other NGOs have sent a letter to the US Senate, urging opposition to new sanctions against Iran.
January 5, 2014

Peace requires humble strength, says Pope Francis

In remarks on World Peace Day, marked by Catholics on 1 January, Pope Francis said that peace is rooted in the strength of humility.
November 26, 2013

Peace talks the best chance for Syria’s children, says World Vision

World Vision has applauded the UN announcement for a set date of peace talks on 22 January 2014 arguing this offers the only real hope for the country's embattled children.
November 11, 2013

Nobel Prize peace activist addresses world churches

Leymah Gbowee spoke at the WCC 10th Assembly Peace Plenary, which featured stories, images and signs of hope for justice and peace.
November 1, 2013

Radical remembrance: celebrating dangerous women

'Dangerous Women' is the title of a conference taking place this weekend on the brave women who campaigned against the First World War, and for gender and social justice.
October 31, 2013

Peace train arrives in Korea

“They’re coming, they’re coming,” shouts a young women, looking toward the train pulling into platform 6 at Busan Station. When the doors open, people get off with large suitcases.
October 25, 2013

Ban Ki-Moon highlights UN's contributions to peace and common progress

Marking the 68th birthday of the UN, the Secretary-General said the annual celebration offers a chance to recognise its contributions to peace and common progress.
October 23, 2013

Korean ministers and peace activists' prayers against nuclear weapons

As Ekklesia reported this week, Korean church and peace activists in Busan are taking part in a 40 day fasting and prayer vigil against nuclear weapons from 30 September to 8 November 2013, coinciding at the end with the World Council of Churches Assembly there – and drawing attention to the consolidated action of churches against weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).