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Walsingham World Peace Prayers

Walsingham World Peace Prayers

A peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham, following news of the outbreak of war against Iraq.

28 March 2003

An open letter to our communities on the outbreak of war in Iraq

An open letter to our communities on the outbreak of war in Iraq

As local leaders of the Christian and Muslim religions, two great world faiths, we stand shoulder to shoulder in our concern for our world at this dangerous and fearful time.

28 March 2003

The Archbishop's Easter Message to the Diocese of Canterbury

The Archbishop's Easter Message to the Diocese of Canterbury

It's a sobering business trying to guess where we'll be in a few weeks' time and seeking a word of gospel to speak into this unknown situation.

28 March 2003

Muslims join Christians in Cathedral for historic prayers of peace

Muslims join Christians in Cathedral for historic prayers of peace

In an unprecedented act of interfaith witness and cooperation, Muslims from Leeds and North Yorkshire have joined with Christians in prayers for peace at Ripon Cathedral today,

22 March 2003

Statement from the President Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East

Statement from the President Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East

Together with countless people around the World, we in the Middle East have been urging that war is not the solution to the situation in Iraq. Our hearts are deeply saddened, therefore, that war has broken out.

21 March 2003

Christian and Muslim Leaders plea for peace

Christian and Muslim Leaders plea for peace

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and The Muslim Council of Britain yesterday issued this joint statement:

21 March 2003

Prayers in time of war

Prayers in time of war

The Church of England has published a range of prayers suitable for use in churches and in the wider community following military operations in Iraq.

21 March 2003

Churches urged to strengthen Muslim ties after attack

Churches urged to strengthen Muslim ties after attack

Churches across Scotland were today urged to strengthen their ties with Muslim communities in their towns and cities following the start of hostilities against Iraq.

20 March 2003

Peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham

Peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham

A peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham following news of the outbreak of war against Iraq.

20 March 2003

A message from the Rt Revd Bishop Riah Abu El-Assal, the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem

A message from the Rt Revd Bishop Riah Abu El-Assal, the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem

As I begin this message I want to first thank all who are supporting us at this time in Jerusalem, in aid of our schools, hospitals, and service institutions, together with all the support we offer throughout the church to those in need at this time of crisis locally.

20 March 2003