Category - Christian leaders

Christian leaders mark Israel’s anniversary with ‘just peace’ call

Press Office — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:10:38 +0100

Over 140 Christian leaders have made a unified call for a just peace between Israelis and Palestinians, to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel. Their declaration is published today in The Independent newspaper.

JustPeace60 declaration

Simon Barrow — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:25:19 +0100

The 8 May is the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel - something that has occasioned both great hope and great despair.

Palestinians and Israelis need a just peace

Ben White — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:33:34 +0100

As Israel marks its 60th anniversary this May, for Israelis and Palestinians the conflict and the suffering continues, says Ben White. He believes that this landmark is an important opportunity for Christian leaders around the world to add their voices to a special call for a justice-based peace.

Sudan church leaders concerned over Darfur oil-war link

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:25:02 +0100

Sudan Christian leaders are concerned that the country's oil wealth, previously used by the government in the north of the country to fuel a 21-year war in the south, is again being used for war purposes, as well as government attempts to solve the Darfur crisis.