No. 14 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. This morning there were no formal responsibilities. For me, the day started with BBC World News and a scan of the Australian newspapers online. At 8.00 am we had our usual fullsome buffet breakfast (I had a modest continental breakfast followed by an immodest hot breakfast, …
Meeting with Bishop Fouad Twal
No. 13 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. On Tuesday 4 December, following our meeting with His Excellency Msgr Antonio Franco, we literally walked up the street from our hotel to an audience with Bishop Fouad Twal, the soon-to-be Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. In 2008 he will take on the primary responsibility for his church …
Meeting with the Apostolic Delegate
No. 12 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. The formal business of our Australian delegation to Israel/Palestine kicked off today, although two of our people were detained in Jordan because their luggage had been misplaced and they were required to stay in Amman until it was located. After a briefing from Yusef Daher (executive …
Interreligious conflict in Israel-Palestine
No. 11 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. Local people living in Israel and Palestine experience high-level conflict in various forms. In addition to the pervasive political conflict between the Israeli state and the Palestinian people, there is conflict between the three major faiths in the region over contested Holy Places. When Christians should …
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World Council of Churches policy on Palestine/Israel 1948-2007
No. 10 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. Here's an excellent summary of sixty years of policy by the World Council of Churches on Palestine/Israel: Volunteers service with the WCC's Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. Negotiating a just peace under the rule of law is the strongest option for ensuring the well-being …
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