Tag: Life
Statement from Bishop Declan Lang and Bishop Christopher Chessun on recent violence in Gaza
These protests take place against the drastically deteriorating humanitarian situation which leaves little hope and continues to undermine a peaceful resolution. Hundreds of families across Gaza are now mourning their loved ones, dead and wounded. Israel has a right to defend itself but also has the moral and legal responsibility not to use disproportionate force…
Bishops call for the humanitarian situation to be resolved in Gaza – a ‘man-made disaster’
In Gaza we witnessed the deep poverty of the people, and the courageous presence of the small and vulnerable Christian communities there.
Archbishop Patrick Kelly on the 2007 Holy Land Co-ordination
Revolution in Relationships Perceptions of the Holy Land are often polarized between Biblical stories of 2,000 years ago and the modern media’s reports of violence and conflict. Between these poles are the Israelis and Palestinians of today: Christians, Jews and Muslims, who live here now. Every year the Holy Land Co-ordination, a group of Bishops…
