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Church leaders take stand for threatened people of Iraq

Holy See's permanent observer to the UN says international community beginning to act but in the long run "a dialogue of reconciliation and acceptance of diversity" is needed.

2014.08.10.

World Citizens camp convinces Irish teens that united world is possible

Irish teenagers who returned from the World Person Project in Argentina are convinced that it is possible to build a world of peace and understanding.

“If everyone could experience [...]

2014.08.10.

UK church leaders plea for peace in Gaza

“As this conflict shows, violence breeds violence" - Cardinal Nichols.

2014.08.01.

Pope pleas for peace in Gaza, Iraq and Ukraine

Pontiff recalls "senseless slaughter" of First World War on centenary of the outbreak of conflict.

2014.07.28.

Vatican calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza

“We utterly condemn the risks to civilians by both the rocket fire and the military invasions”: Trócaire’s Executive Director, Éamonn Meehan.

2014.07.26.

Trócaire urges ‘meaningful’ peace in Gaza

Both sides acting recklessly and without regard for the safety of civilians, Éamonn Meehan warns.

2014.07.23.

British bishops call for peace in Gaza

Concern over attacks by Israeli military on Gaza's civilian population and firing of rockets by militants from Gaza on Israeli civilians.

2014.07.14.

Vatican calls for peace pause in World Cup final

Initiative aimed at uniting the world in asking for peace in warring countries.

2014.07.12.

Pope calls for landmine ban to be enforced

Landmines "prolong war and nurture fear even when conflict has ended” Pontiff warns.

2014.07.04.

JRS Syria wins Pax Christi 2014 peace prize

Jesuit Refugee Service provides support to over 300,000 Syrians.

2014.06.10.

Archbishop consecrates Syria to Mary

Archbishop pleads with Our Lady to defend Syria and "guard it as your own property; make Jesus reign, conquer and rule in it. Outside of Him there is no salvation."

2014.06.06.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to meet Pope Francis

Focus of visit to be on modern slavery and human trafficking.

2014.05.30.

Linking violence to God is perverse: Tauran

Religious leaders must be at the forefront of efforts to promote peace in their societies.

2014.05.13.

Appeal to politicians to work together

CofI Archbishop expresses concern over the tension of recent days in Northern Ireland.

2014.05.06.

Church leaders appeal for peace in South Sudan

People have been catapulted into dire suffering, unable to return to their homes, and now in urgent need of food, clean water and shelter.

2014.04.24.

Church leaders and NI Secretary of State meet

Issues such as health, education, employment and welfare the immediate priority of many.

2014.04.17.

Cardinal Tagle pays tribute to Columbans in Philippines

Fr Shay Cullen’s Preda Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary.

2014.03.20.

Pope calls for dialogue to resolve crisis in Ukraine

"Heartfelt appeal" to international community to support initiatives for dialogue and harmony.

2014.03.03.

Church leaders encourage NI politicians to peace-build

Though the deadline for the Haass negotiations may have passed, the responsibility to work for the common good remains.

2014.01.09.

Pope Francis nominated for Tipperary peace award

Nominated for his commitment to dialogue between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths.

2014.01.01.

Pope Francis focuses on peace in Urbi et Orbi

Pontiff called on God to protect the earth “frequently exploited by human greed and rapacity.”

2013.12.26.

Bishop prays for those locked in conflict at Fr Alec’s funeral

Describing Fr Alec as an "artisan of peace", Bishop pleads with minority still in thrall to violence.

2013.11.28.

Funeral Mass of Fr Alec Reid in Belfast today

Special ecumenical service of gratitude for the life of Fr Reid held on Tuesday in Clonard.

2013.11.27.

Tributes for Fr Alec Reid: chaplain to the peace process

"He worked hard behind the scenes to build peace through patient and delicate negotiation" - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2013.11.23.

Choral performance to highlight the plight of Syria

Our Lady’s Choral Society to give special performance Karl Jenkins' music.

2013.10.23.

Church leaders endorse campaign supporting Haass talks

Political leaders begin process of dialogue led by Richard Haass next week.

2013.09.14.

Sick remind us of the rat-race’s emptiness – Archbishop

Archbishop Martin warns that faith does not provide “magic answers" to life's challenges.

2013.09.09.

100,000 join Pope Francis in prayer vigil for Syria

“Cry out forcefully: violence and war are never the way to peace!” Pontiff urges.

2013.09.08.

2,000 Dublin pilgrims to pray for Syria in Lourdes

Seven planes will leave Dublin airport on Saturday for French shrine.

2013.09.05.

“War, never again” pleads Pope Francis

Pontiff condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

2013.09.02.
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