by Beth | Mar 17, 2004 | Justice and Peace
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) – Japan has agreed to cancel Uganda’s $60 million debt to free up more money for development spending in the poor East African country, officials said Monday. Japanese Ambassador Nabuaki Ito said the cancellation of the debt would... by Beth | Mar 11, 2004 | Justice and Peace
President José-Ramón DÃaz-Torremocha expresses his support for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Spain.March, 11, 2004  To the President of the National Council of Spain, My dear friend, I am deeply sorry for the enormous tragedy, Spain is living today. On... by Beth | Jan 23, 2004 | Justice and Peace
Tim Williams CM draws attention to the Sentate testimony of the SSVDP regarding Medicare in Australia. The testimony grows out of their experience in home visits – a hallmark of the Society.VINNIES SUBMISSION TO SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON MEDICARE January 21,... by Beth | Jan 21, 2004 | Justice and Peace
MANILA, Philippines, JAN. 19, 2004 (Zenit.org).- The Philippine bishops’ Commission on Prison Pastoral Care asked presidential election candidates to declare themselves against the death penalty. Of the five candidates, including President Gloria Macapagal... by Beth | Jan 1, 2004 | Justice and Peace
“All of you, hear the humble appeal of the Successor of Peter who cries out: today too, at the beginning of the New Year 2004, peace remains possible. And if peace is possible, it is also a duty!” Official text of Pope John Paul’s Message for World... by Beth | Dec 28, 2003 | Justice and Peace
SYDNEY, December 19,2003 (acsjc.org.au): The Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, Bishop Christopher Saunders, has urged Australian politicians condoning the use of the death penalty in overseas jurisdictions to think...