peace advocacy
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ClaudetteAnglican Archbishops Say Church Supports Te Tiriti, Hope in Christmas Message
Anglican leaders in New Zealand have told their church that they support Te Tiriti because it offers hope for the future, according to a Christmas message. The message...
GwenQuaker Organizations Call for Gaza Ceasefire and Humanitarian Protections
Quaker organizations have issued a joint statement calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in Gaza. The statement says Quakers believe in the sacred worth of each person...
Late South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Paride Taban Remembered for Legacy of Peace
The pioneer Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan, Paride Taban, died at age 87 on the Solemnity of All Saints in 2023. He is...
Chaldean Patriarch Raphael I Bidawid Dies at 81
Patriarch Raphael I Bidawid of the Chaldean Catholic Church passed away on July 7 at the age of 81. He was hospitalized in Lebanon for several months due...
Episcopal Church Calls for Investigation into U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela
The Episcopal Church has issued a statement expressing concern over the U.S. military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela. The church offers prayers for...
Baptist World Alliance Condemns Holy Land Violence, Calls for End to Violence from All Sources
Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance released a statement May 22 condemning ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence and expressing sympathy for all those who have been killed or injured in...
Quaker Guardian Angels to Host Veterans Day Program at Quaker Cemetery
The Quaker Guardian Angels have planned a new Veterans Day program at Quaker Cemetery, aiming to honor military service members through a community effort. The initiative includes a...
Ecumenical Church Leaders Call for Permanent Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas
Four church leaders have jointly issued a statement supporting a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and urging a permanent ceasefire. The statement is signed by The Right Rev....
The Baptist Church of Jordan Calls for Global Attention to King Abdullah II’s Role in Palestinian Rights and Peace Efforts
The Baptist Church of Jordan has issued a statement urging the international community to heed the voice of wisdom embodied by King Abdullah II. In a press release,...
