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29 Apr 2008

Japanese church peace activist wins court claim on Iraq deployment

A Christian activist who is campaigning against his country's involvement in Iraq has welcomed a statement by a Japanese court that the operations there of his Japan's military personnel violate the country's constitution.
21 Apr 2008

Pope prays for peace at site of New York 9/11 attacks

In New York at 9.30 am local time on Sunday 20 April 2008, the Pope visited Ground Zero, the name now used to refer to the site once occupied by the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. He prayed for peace and an end to hatred.
18 Apr 2008

New painting challenges image of St George the crusader

A new painting of St George by Scott Norwood Witts, which depicts the saint as a man of compassion rather than a crusader, is to be unveiled at the Catholic Cathedral of St George, Southwark, to mark the saint’s day next week.
3 Apr 2008

Telling the Story of a Peace Movement: 50 years of CND campaigning

To mark CND turning 50 in 2008, the organisation is collaborating with LSE Archives on a touring exhibition, archives project and this roundtable with History Today to tell the story of the movement f
1 Apr 2008

The Earliest Gospel Sources and the Gospel of Peace

In the revolutionary atmosphere just before the outbreak of the First Jewish-Roman War (a.d.
21 Mar 2008

Why the church needs a new foreign policy

The United States and the United Kingdom are being forced this month (March 2008) to reflect on the recent heritage of their military interventions. Who or what are we trusting in when we choose the way of the sword over the way of the Cross, asks Simon Barrow. Where does salvation lie?
12 Mar 2008

Jerusalem bishop laments return to cycles of violence in Israel Palestine

The vicious circle of violence which tormented Israel and Palestine for years has returned, says Jerusalem Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan, following the shooting attack on a Jewish seminary. Blood will not save the Holy Land, he says.
9 Mar 2008

Fears for Israel-Palestine future follow horror at Jerusalem shootings

Palestinians and Jews working for peace and justice have expressed deep foreboding about the future after Israel responded to the appalling recent shootings in Jerusalem with hints of reprisals and a pledge to occupy more territory.
26 Feb 2008

Universities face new pressure to cut arms trade links

British universities are under renewed pressure to end their investment in the arms trade, with students planning a nationwide day of action tomorrow (27 February). Peaceful protests will take place simultaneously across the UK.
11 Feb 2008

Churches affirm peace amid Kenya's complex political situation

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.

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