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#War - Is it Israel’s war? The US’s war? The only result is the death of innocent families in Lebanon, Palestine, Iran & all the Arab states. Negotiations were fruitful until hours before Trump initiated war. Wind back, don’t escalate.. aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19…

Our airports are being used for this war. Palestine and Lebanon are suffering even more than ever. For a nonviolent world let's use nonviolent means and join this demonstration on Saturday April 11 in Glasgow.

#Peace - was in reach, but Israel & the US decided to attack anyway. Those talks proved diplomacy could work; nonviolent strategies could work. But Trump & Netanyahu chose bombs instead. International Law will surely catch up with them. theguardian.com/world/2026/mar…

#InnocentVictims - The powerful who die are named, but media show homes of ‘ordinary’ folk whose lives are wiped out. St Augustine said to pray for what we hope our enemies could be. We pray Trump & Netanyahu learn compassion & justice. aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/…

‼️"Nuclear weapons do not protect humanity". Great reminder from Youth Association Strateg, a youth org that through advocacy and educational initiatives is actively taking action against nuclear weapons. Learn more about their #NuclearBan work here: youtube.com/watch?v=o4flbV…

At the Vatican Angelus March 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said the Middle East has suffered “atrocious violence of war” for two weeks and voiced concern for Lebanon. He appealed to those responsible: “cease the fire, reopen paths of dialogue.”

BREAKING Cardinal Pizzaballa says Abuse and Manipulation of God's Name to Justify War is the "Gravest Sin" - Palestinians Including Christians Suffer Daily Attacks catholicnewsworld.com/2026/03/cardin…

The war in the Middle East must stop. Diplomacy must prevail. All Security Council resolutions must be implemented. The latest one, resolution 2817, must be respected, as we see that countries in the Gulf continue to be targeted.

😍🙌Huge congratulations to all those who joined for a successful demo. More pictures here: flickr.com/photos/icanw/a… #NuclearBan #Activism #Disarmament

Trump's comments about further bombing Iran "just for fun" should set alarm bells ringing in Downing St. As US B52 bombers leave RAF Fairford for Iran, speaking for @theSNP, I asked the Govt to guarantee that those flights were not targeting civilians or civillain infrastructure

#Palestine - The reality: ‘In the West Bank…there are no bomb shelters. An Israeli app regularly sounds an alarm inside the house, but sometimes we hear only a distant boom, without any warning.’ Toine Van Teeffelen indcatholicnews.com/news/54584

‼️NO MORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS‼️ Over the weekend concerned citizen like you and I, went to the Naval Base where the UK nuclear weapons system is stored, Faslane, to remind the government they are threatning us with their weapons of mass destuction and we don't want them! #NuclearBan

Pope Leo calls on journalists to report on US-Israeli war on Iran through the eyes of its victims, pointing out the responsibility of the press to ensure information does not become a source of false narratives. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/ia0cae

“Protecting children is not a luxury. It is both a legal obligation & a moral, humanitarian imperative.” @UNHumanRights deputy chief @NadaNashif stresses no child should have to live with the fear, uncertainty & deprivation caused by the choice of war. ohchr.org/en/statements-…

Pope Leo XIV urges all those responsible for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to agree to a ceasefire and reopen paths of dialogue. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Amen to to this.

MothersDay - We pray that all mothers will experience peace of mind. Around the world they are the centre of our lives, our moral compass, our comfort and inspiration. For those, like the mothers of Lebanon, who face danger, we pray for protection. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

Franciscan monks are offering dates and water to Muslims in Jerusalem as they break their fast at sunset.

Sunday is the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. “Let’s re-commit to the equality, human rights & dignity of every person, no matter their faith,” @antonioguterres said, stressing the need to tackle hate speech and stand against discrimination. un.org/en/observances…

@IhabHassane @DesertPrayer Caring for each other, interfaith kindness and respect, leads to peace.