peace advocacy
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GwenCatholic Church Leaders in South Sudan and Sierra Leone Call for Peace and Reconciliation Amid War-Torn Nations
Catholic Church leaders in South Sudan and Sierra Leone have called for peace and healing in conflict-affected African nations, drawing from their own experiences with civil war. In...
Pope Condemns U.S.-Israeli War with Iran, Urges Peace in Address to Chaldean Catholic Bishops
Pope Leo XIV intensified his critique of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, emphasizing that “God does not bless any conflict.” His remarks came during a meeting with top...
Eastern Catholic Bishops Issue ‘Cry for Peace and Justice’ Amid Global Conflicts
The bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches in the United States have issued a call for peace and justice amid escalating global conflicts, expressing deep anguish over the...
Quakers in Britain reaffirm opposition to death penalty, emphasizing its rejection of humanity and flawed processes
The Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, has reaffirmed its steadfast opposition to the death penalty, emphasizing the inherent value of human life as a foundational...
Churches in the Middle East call for calm and peace amid regional conflict
The Middle East has seen an unprecedented escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel, alongside the United States, with mutual strikes and expanding regional unrest. Amid this volatility,...
Kalamazoo Friends Meeting has shaped local activism and community care for nearly 80 years
In Kalamazoo’s Douglas neighborhood, the Kalamazoo Friends Meeting blends silent Quaker worship with decades of local activism, from peace advocacy to community care at Adda Dilts Peace Park....
Quakers Issue Public Statement Condemning Terrorism at Belleville Synagogue
Thousand Islands Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, expressed deep sorrow over the violent incident that occurred outside the Sons of Jacob...
Quakers Convene in Winnipeg to Discuss Prison Abolition and Incarceration Reform
Quakers, formally known as the Religious Society of Friends, have long been known for their commitment to social justice and peace. Their annual gathering in Winnipeg brought together...
Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ Collaborate on Palestine Peace Efforts
Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in Palestine, edited by Rebekah Choate, Krista Johnson Weicksel, and Peter Makari, addresses the complex...
