Category - northern ireland peace process

Killing illustrates challenges to Northern Ireland politics and peace

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:19:41 +0100

Politicians from all the communities in Northern Ireland have condemned the killing of a Catholic man in what is seen as a rare sectarian attack in a once conflict-afflicted area - but which shows the real challenge to peace in the province.

Irish man blinded by rubber bullet to tell story of forgiveness

staff writers — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:33:29 +0000

Students in Westminster will today hear the story of a man who was blinded after being shot by a British soldier - but went on to found a charity to help children affected by conflict around the world.

‘Redoubling’ of peace efforts in Northern Ireland urged

staff writers — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:33:32 +0000

The Archbishop of Ireland yesterday called for a redoubling of efforts for peace, as a police officer died following a shooting in Craigavan, County Armagh.

Archbishop of Canterbury says reconciliation is the Easter effect

staff writers — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:53:40 +0100

Dr Rowan Williams used his Easter sermon at Canterbury to highlight healing and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Solomon Island as signs of God’s grace at work in a suffering and divided world.

Church leaders welcome devolution deal

staff writers — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:06:40 +0100

Protestant and Catholic church leaders in Ireland have welcomed the agreement between the leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland.