Category - peace process

Church ministers to accompany police in Northern Ireland

staff writers — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:58:05 +0100

In a move that may raise questions for those who believe, on secular and religious grounds, in a clear distinction between religion and the state, Christian ministers in Northern Ireland are accompanying police patrols in tough areas.

Irish and South Africans invited to learn about reconciliation together

staff writers — Thu, 03 May 2007 13:04:45 +0100

The Irish and the South Africans have experiences of violence, reconciliation, forgiveness and the healing of memories which they can learn from together, an ecumenical seminar in Dublin has heard.

Deal reached on Northern Ireland devolution

staff writers — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:23:48 +0100

Sinn Fein and the DUP have reached an historic deal that will see the two parties sharing power in six weeks' time.