World Conference of Religions for Peace - Press

Inter-religious Council–Sri Lanka Meets President, Calls for National Unity on Good Governance and Human Rights

wcrp — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:52:25 -0700

Senior Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian leaders, representing the newly formed Inter-religious Council of Sri Lanka—Religions for Peace, met today with President Mahinda Rajapaksa to call for good governance and human rights in the midst of the government’s intensifying military campaign against the separatist military organization, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Press Release - Archbishop of Canterbury Hosts Religious Leaders in Dialogue to Help Combat Poverty

wcrp — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:02:42 -0700

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, a Co-President of Religions for Peace, hosts religious leaders of different faiths and International Trustees at Lambeth Palace.

Message - On the Passing of Dr. Nirmala Deshpande

wcrp — Fri, 02 May 2008 10:06:42 -0700

It is with deep sadness that Religions for Peace learned today of the passing of its Co-President, Dr. Nirmala Deshpande, at the age of 79 in New Delhi, India. Dr. Deshpande was affectionately known to those who worked with her as “Didi.” She was an early member of Religions for Peace in India.

Leaders of Different Faiths Inaugurate Historic Religions for Peace Inter-religious Council-Sri Lanka

wcrp — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:07:27 -0700

Senior religious leaders of diverse faiths from around the world—Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian—launched the groundbreaking Religions for Peace Inter-religious Council (IRC)–Sri Lanka in Kandy and war-torn Trincomalee on 28 April and 30 April 2008, respectively.

High-Level Multi-Religious Delegation Helps Build Peace in Southern Thailand

wcrp — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:35:03 -0700

As crises continue in the three Southern provinces—Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat—Religions for Peace in partnership with World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) and Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), organized a high-level multi-religious delegation to the Southern Thailand on 22–23 April 2008.

Senior Religious Leaders Issue International Appeal to Ban Cluster Munitions

wcrp — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:43:04 -0700

Senior leaders of different faiths from Religions for Peace joined an international movement to help ban cluster bombs, which—like landmines—kill and maim innocent civilians indiscriminately.

Multi-Faith Delegation Greets Pope Benedict XVI During Visit to Washington, DC, and New York

wcrp — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:17:51 -0700

Leadership from Religions for Peace will be among the multi-faith delegations visiting with Pope Benedict XVI on his mission to the United States.

Press Release - Religious Leaders Fight Global Poverty By Focusing on Women and Girls

wcrp — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:35:50 -0700

Leaders of different faiths in Religions for Peace joined together with members of the international women’s and development communities to launch a new initiative that places women and girls at the center of the fight against global poverty.

Press Release - Religious Leaders Hail Saudi King's Call for Interfaith Dialogue

wcrp — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:57:58 -0700

Leaders of different faiths in Religions for Peace hailed Saudi King Abdullah’s powerful plea for dialogue among Muslims, Christians, and Jews.

Message - On the Death of Honorary President Dr. Chiara Lubich

wcrp — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:11:03 -0700

Chiara Lubich, Honorary President of Religions for Peace, was founder and head of the Focolare Movement.