I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @sistersofpeace.bsky.social @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk @indcatholicnews.bsky.social @afarr.bsky.social @forpeacemaker.bsky.social

Visa for Gaza students

I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now?

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Please take the time to sign this if you can. I’ve been working for a number of years with a wonderful student who has an unconditional offer and full funding but who has experienced so many visa delays and setbacks

Anna Blackman@annapcblackman.bsky.social · 5d ago

I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @sistersofpeace.bsky.social @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk @indcatholicnews.bsky.social @afarr.bsky.social @forpeacemaker.bsky.social

I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @sistersofpeace.bsky.social @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk @indcatholicnews.bsky.social @afarr.bsky.social @forpeacemaker.bsky.social

Visa for Gaza students

I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now?

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Pope Leo in new book: “Peace is a responsibility. If our first instinct when we encounter a problem, experience tension or are insulted is to judge others, accuse and even condemn them, then, inevitably, first indifference and then hatred will grow around us.” www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope Leo XIV: Peace is built through disarmament, not nuclear weapons - Vatican News

The Vatican Publishing House releases a new book by Pope Leo XIV entitled Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift. Edited by Alessandro Banfi, the ...

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“Numerous groups shared the view that it is necessary to move beyond the logic of ‘just war’ and instead speak of the right to proportionate defense. Pope Leo attended the start of the session and returned at the end to lead the concluding prayer.”

Pope Leo to Cardinals: “We must not resign ourselves to violence. Violence will not have the last word. God continues to open paths of reconciliation and peace in history. We have the responsibility to walk them with courage and to help the world recognize them.”

Pope at Consistory Opening: “War is never worthy of humanity, and it is never blessed by God, because, even if we are equipped with high-tech weapons, the Creator has endowed us with intelligence and free will to resolve conflicts as human beings and not as beasts.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

Subscriptions to the brilliant open house publication now only £10 for the year. Can’t recommend it highly enough. www.openhousescotland.co.uk

📢 Call for Papers – Workshop on Obstacles to Civilian-Based Defence, Loughborough University, 22-24 March 2027 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/alexan...

#militarisation #nonviolent #defence | Alexandre Christoyannopoulos

📢 Call for Papers – Workshop on Obstacles to Civilian-Based Defence, Loughborough University, 22-24 March 2027   The Ukraine conflict has led to a spectacular escalation of #militarisation and heighte...

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‘With Pope Leo’s recent declaration of just war being “outdated,” Eli McCarthy pens a letter from just war theory, asking to be let go’. I found this a v moving and powerful read politicaltheology.com/a-letter-fro...

A Letter from ‘Just War Theory:’ Love can Let Go | Political Theology Network

With Pope Leo’s recent declaration of just war being “outdated,” Eli McCarthy pens a letter from just war theory, asking to be let go.

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Delighted to meet today with my fellow Catholic Peacenik @annapcblackman.bsky.social on co-editing an edition of Open House on the Christian response to the far right later in the year www.openhousescotland.co.uk One of the Catholic Thinker/Activists in the UK who gives me hope for the future!

This heatwave reminds us of the changes in our climate due to human activity. What resources in our faith tradition help us navigate this time? Come along to this day workshop 'EcoTheology: An Introduction' to explore, discuss and build hope together. Register here: tinyurl.com/threeworkshops

Vatican details June 26-29 Consistory: 20 groups, 3 Cardinals will facilitate: Ryś, Fernández, and Brislin. Sessions will use “Synodal method” addressing following themes: international situation, peace and moving beyond the “just war” theory, “Magnifica humanitas,” and implementation of Synod.

Join us as we explore this vast and rich topic together. Saturday 11th July Register: tinyurl.com/threeworkshops #ecotheology #LaudatoSi #OurCommonHome #Theology

Intergenerational trauma is the passing down of traumatic experiences from one generation to the next. In this blog, Anika Cosgrove, shares her personal encounters with this trauma and whether RJ can address some of the harm: https://ow.ly/bNLK50Z8NNU

The debate around military conscription in the UK is rising. Forcing young people into service deprives them of choices and would be a colossal waste of funds during a cost of living crisis. Add your name to tell the government to rule it out! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

Tell the government to rule out military conscription

The debate around bringing back military conscription in the UK is rising. Forcing young people into the armed forces deprives them of choices and would be a colossal waste of funds during a cost of l...

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This month we continue to be hosting courses, events, and retreats exploring faith, philosophy, spirituality, social and environmental justice! We'd be delighted to welcome you. Browse our June offerings here:

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Explore all our events, courses, retreats and training in Philosophy, Theology, Spirituality and Justice.

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This week we're focusing on Religious Education in Roman Catholic (RERC) Schools as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this reel practitioners share insights into this work so far 👇

It's been wonderful to be part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Religious Education in Roman #CatholicSchools @educationscotland.bsky.social It's been a process of amazing partnership with passionate education practitioners www.facebook.com/watch/?v=999...

1.4K views · 18 reactions | This week we're focusing on Religious Education in Roman Catholic (RERC) Schools as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this reel practitioners share insights into this work so far. Look out for articles on LinkedIn and a brand new podcast episode later this week. You can find out more about the Curriculum Improvement Cycle via our blog https://ow.ly/XyxX50WO7gP #Education #Scotland #Curriculum #RERC #TeachersOfFacebook #CurriculumImprovementCycle #ScottishSchools | Education Scotland

This week we're focusing on Religious Education in Roman Catholic (RERC) Schools as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this reel practitioners share insights into this work so far. Look...

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How to manage conflicts in local communities. Tips for Local #Synod Facilitators #Catholicnonviolenceinitiative paxchristi.net/how-to-manag...

How to manage conflicts in local communities. Tips for Local Synod Facilitators - PAX Christi International

A new resource from the General Secretariat of the Synod, in collaboration with the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative.

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Via @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social and myself: Pope Leo calls just war theory 'outdated' in new encyclical religionnews.com/2026/05/25/i...

Pope Leo calls just war theory 'outdated' in new encyclical

(RNS) — 'Today, more than ever, it is important to reiterate the need to move beyond the theory of ‘just war,’ invoked too often to justify any war,' Leo writes in 'Magnifica Humanitas.'

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Ya'll. I am shook. In a good way. Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing Slavery

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See itself played in legitimizing slavery.

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#MagnificaHumanitas #PopeLeo

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on preserving the human person in the age of AI was released TODAY! We will take sections of the Encyclical to read, then have some time in small groups to discuss each section. Sign up to read with us: forms.gle/NErrvcpTwBjn...

New immigration stats are out. Firstly, we've seen a decline in net migration of 48%, 171,000, compared to 331,000 for the previous year. This has some fairly serious, mainly negative, implications, even before Labour's draconian anti-immigration policies kick in. 1/18 www.gov.uk/government/s...

Summary of latest statistics

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TL:DR There are no upsides to figures showing a drop in migration. Reality is: 🚨Fewer jobs for everyone 🚨More pressure on NHS 🚨Billions less for welfare/infrastructure, meaning more cuts 🚨Families ripped apart 🚨Loss of higher education opportunities 🚨More people forced to use irregular routes 18/18

Data analyst and disinformation expert Abdullatif Sleibi discusses how conspiracy ecosystems like QAnon grow from fringe spaces into political forces.

How disinformation weakens nonviolent movements

Data analyst and disinformation expert Abdullatif Sleibi discusses how conspiracy ecosystems like QAnon grow from fringe spaces into political forces.

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Europe is rearming and criminalizing refusal. The WBW Europe Network calls for full legal protection, asylum, and resources for conscientious objectors. History shows: when refusal spreads, war becomes impossible. Scale objection! Undermine militarism! buff.ly/HGjK9gk