Category: Country Focus

European Elections – Pax Christi Statement

  • 16/05/2019

  • 16/05/2019

The future relationship between the UK and Europe remains frustratingly unclear. In time for the European Parliamentary elections this month, Pax Christi International have launched a European Manifesto, subtitled ‘The Europe We Want’.  The document encourages citizens of Europe to choose members of the European parliament based on values of solidarity, fraternity and peace.

In contrast to the recent rhetoric suggesting that the British Trident nuclear deterrent is responsible for maintaining peace in Europe for the last 50 years (recently “celebrated” at Westminster Abbey), this document highlights the achievements of Europe as a ‘project for peace’ since 1945.  A central ‘pillar’ of that achievement has been ‘the promotion and protection of human rights’.

Read the document for yourself here.

Pax Christi UK intends to continue our productive working relationship with our European partners and other sections in Pax Christi International, regardless of the outcome of Brexit negotiations. We affirm the European Manifesto’s view that “Europe” is still very necessary for achieving the goals of peace, prosperity and sustainability in a world shaken by inequalities, conflicts, cataclysmic climate change and geopolitical imbalances.’

Download The Manifesto Here

Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2019/05/16/european-elections-pax-christi-statement/

71st anniversary of the Nakba (Arabic for “catastrophe”)

  • 13/05/2019

  • 13/05/2019

The 15th May 2019 is the 71st anniversary of the Nakba (Arabic for catastrophe). We commemorate the expulsion of more than 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and the destruction of over 400 Palestinian towns and villages to make way for the State of Israel. Around the world there will be activities in support of the Palestinian people, especially those who, after more than seven decades, remain refugees. There will be a press release from Pax Christi International on 15th May and here in the office, we plan to have a ‘silent circle’ at 11 o’clock.

Download and share the Pax Christi International Press Release

Can you get involved?  Sign the petition here

There are plenty of Actions and Ideas for Palestine to try – Let us know about your actions, and send a photo. It’s good to be able to report on our support for Palestinian people.

Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2019/05/13/71st-anniversary-of-the-nakba-arabic-for-catastrophe/

European Manifesto

  • 02/04/2019

  • 02/04/2019

The future relationship between the UK and Europe remains frustratingly unclear. In time for the European Parliamentary elections next month, Pax Christi International have today launched a European Manifesto, subtitled ‘The Europe We Want’.  The document encourages citizens of Europe to choose members of the European parliament based on values of solidarity, fraternity and peace.

In contrast to the recent rhetoric suggesting that the British Trident nuclear deterrent is responsible for maintaining peace in Europe for the last 50 years, this document highlights the achievements of Europe as a ‘project for peace’ since 1945.  A central ‘pillar’ of that achievement has been ‘the promotion and protection of human rights’.

Read the document for yourself here.

Pax Christi UK intends to continue our productive working relationship with our European partners and other sections in Pax Christi International, regardless of the outcome of Brexit negotiations. We affirm the European Manifesto’s view that “Europe” is still very necessary for achieving the goals of peace, prosperity and sustainability in a world shaken by inequalities, conflicts, cataclysmic climate change and geopolitical imbalances.’

Download The Manifesto Here

Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2019/04/02/9240/

Pope Francis calls for prayers for Syria on 31 October

  • 24/10/2016

  • 24/10/2016

syria31octoberThe people of Syria are suffering. Countless thousands have been killed. Millions more have been forced to flee their homes. Across the world, Catholics and Christians from other traditions will hold vigils on 31 October as part of a global day of prayer for peace called by Pope Francis while he is visiting the Lutheran church in Sweden. London:  join Pax Christi, CAFOD and the Council of Lutheran Churches in the UK   for simultaneous prayer vigils  for peace in Syria at the Foreign Office (junction of Whitehall and King Charles Street)  or the  Russian Embassy (6-7 Kensington Palace Gardens)  between 4pm – 5pm. Email info@paxchristi.org.uk or campaigns@cafod.org.uk to tell us you’re coming. What we can all do

  •  Listen to / share this  video message from Pope Francis.
  • Use this prayer sheet and arrange  times of prayer in your parish, school or community on Monday 31 October.  Ensure that prayers for Syria are included in Sunday Mass.
  • Hold an ecumenical/interfaith vigil for peace on the evening of 31 October in your town or village centre.
  • Use #peacepossible4Syria in social media

Additional resources

  • FAQ sheet on why the vigil is happening
  • Simple sign that can be copied & enlarged  “Pray for peace for Syria…there is no military solution for Syria “
  • Statement from Pax Christi International , 24 October UN day for Syria
  • Range of resources from Caritas International 
  • Siege Watch – a project  of PAX Netherlands
  • Letter from members of the International Syria Support Group (including PAX Netherlands) : save the ceasefire in Syria, September 2016

 

Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2016/10/24/pope-francis-calls-for-prayers-for-syria-on-31-october/

Other voices & options for peace in response to attacks in Paris

  • 17/11/2015

  • 17/11/2015

We want to share a range of articles/comment on the events that took place in Paris last Friday.  As a movement committed to peace, nonviolence and reconciliation we must take a longer view of what has happened and question those actions that may escalate violence and hatred.

 

Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2015/11/17/other-voices-options-for-peace-in-response-to-attacks-in-paris/

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