by Beth | Jan 16, 2003 | Justice and Peace
“In his address to the General Assembly in July of 1998, the Superior General, Fr. Robert Maloney, indicated that the Congregation had begun the process of seeking “recognition at the United Nations as an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) so that we...
by Beth | Jan 13, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Pope John Paul II has expressed renewed opposition to the possibility of war in Iraq, saying the use of military force had to be the “very last option”. The complete BBC report is at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2654109.stm</a. A Zenit.org report...
by Beth | Jan 9, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Fr. Joe Foley, CM, the Congregation of the Mission representative to the UN (CM-NGO), has added an Iraq page to his web site. The page invites people to respond to President Bush’s invitation to speak out by calling a White House number.The CM-NGO gives a...
by Beth | Jan 8, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Both the Sisters of Charity and the Islamic Association of the Maritime Provinces participate in a larger coalition of peace activists in the metro area. One of their activities was an interdisciplinary dialogue on Peace.Peacemaking: Examining Justice Issues What does...
by Beth | Jan 6, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Hungry people hope so. From the Bread for the World website… The United States seems headed toward war against Iraq. But military action against Iraq could bring dire consequences for hungry and poor people—not only in Iraq, but around the world. As peacemakers...
by Beth | Dec 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
Peace Demands Respect for International Commitments, Says Pope Especially Promises Made to Poor Countries VATICAN CITY, DEC. 17, 2002 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II warned rich countries that, if they want peace, they must fulfill the commitments made in international...