by Sean Reilly | May 12, 2008
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is set to express its outright opposition to the death penalty for the first time. It has never previously resolved to oppose capital punishment ‘unequivocally’. At this year’s General Assembly (15 – 21 May) the Church...
by Sean Reilly | May 9, 2008
The World Council of Churches is inviting member churches and related organizations to join a week of advocacy and action for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. Participants will contribute to a common international witness for peace in early June 2008. The tragic...
by Sean Reilly | May 9, 2008
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) can no longer be relied upon as a “neutral and nonpartisan electoral umpire”, according to the Justice and Peace Commission of the Zimbabwean Catholic Bishops’ Conference – reports FIDES. In a statement...
by Sean Reilly | May 8, 2008
An unprecedented range of leaders from all sections of the Christian community have come together to affirm the right of both Israelis and Palestinians for a just and peaceful future – after years of division and violence. In a letter published in today’s...
by Sean Reilly | May 7, 2008
BAE Systems has failed to halt the sharp decline in its reputation despite trying to focus on ethics at its Annual General Meeting in London today. The Board faced a barrage of questions from shareholders about corruption and political influence. The company struggled...
