We present a tribute to Fr. James Channan OP on his 70th birthday for his services to bring global peace and interfaith harmony among the religions.

Fr. James Channan OP is an international personality which is known for his great work of interfaith and Christian – Muslim dialogue in Pakistan and around the world. He enjoys great respect among the people of all religions in Pakistan and around the globe. He is a model role of Interfaith harmony and peace among the religions and cultures. Fr. James Channan OP is playing a positive role to build bridges of respect, tolerance, compassion and acceptance among religions.

President of Pakistan Dr Arif-Ur-Rehman Alawi has presented the National Peace Award to Fr. James Channan OP for his great services to promote peace and interfaith harmony among different religions in Pakistan. President of Pakistan appreciated and congratulated to Fr. James Channan OP that he worked to provide facility to the people of different professions and age groups to come together for dialogue, which helps to remove discrimination, fundamentalism and extremism from our society.

His Grace, Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis Apostolic Nuncio has Presented National Peace and Interfaith harmony Award 2022 to Fr. James Channan OP Director Peace Center Lahore, Pakistan and Coordinator URI Lahore, Pakistan CC. Apostolic Nuncio lauds the role of Fr. James Channan OP to promoting Christian-Muslim and Interfaith Dialogue in Pakistan.