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Vatican to Buddhists: May the pandemic ‘unite us in service’
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent greetings for the Buddhist feast of Vesakh. Read more
Vatican statement on Ramadan: 'Christians and Muslims are called to be bearers of hope'
The Vatican’s interreligious dialogue council released a statement Friday sending “fraternal good wishes” to Muslims for the month of Ramadan. Read more
Vatican official: Human fraternity is the Christian response to identity politics
The secretary of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue has argued that as tribalism and identity politics increase, the... Read more
Vatican dicastery joins call for ‘interreligious solidarity’ amid pandemic
Christians should respond to the coronavirus pandemic by showing “interreligious solidarity,” a new document jointly issued by a Vatican dicastery... Read more
Vatican backs worldwide interfaith day of prayer and fasting
On May 14, people of all religious affiliations are called to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and acts... Read more
Vatican delegation in Iran discuss human rights with Muslim leaders
A Vatican delegation traveled to Tehran this week to discuss opportunities for Catholics and Muslims to serve humanity together. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new head of Vatican’s interreligious dialogue
Pope Francis appointed Spanish Bishop Miguel Ayuso Guixot Saturday as president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Read more
Vatican urges Christians, Sikhs to foster 'culture of tenderness'
Ahead of a major holiday for adherents of Sikhism, a Vatican council encouraged Christians and Sikhs alike to promote greater... Read more
In Diwali message to Hindus, Vatican officials call for mutual respect
With tensions between Christians and Hindu nationalists in India increasingly on the rise, the Vatican sent a message marking the... Read more
Pope Francis wants more dialogue with Islam. Is Egypt the key?
For Pope Francis, dialogue with Islam is a core issue. He recently voiced hopes to meet a major Sunni leader:... Read more
Cardinal sends Ramadan wishes to suffering Muslims, rebukes religious violence
In an oblique rebuke to the Islamic State and other militants, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran has wished Muslims a peaceful and... Read more
French imams, Vatican: 'Without freedom of expression, the world is in danger'
French imams visiting the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue released Thursday a joint communique condemning the attack on Charlie Hebdo... Read more
For Catholics and Muslims, interreligious dialogue a path to peace
Pursuing interreligious dialogue and opening hearts and minds to others are the way to face troubled times, stressed participants in... Read more
Vatican diplomacy focuses on humanitarian intervention in Iraq
The persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State has pushed Vatican diplomacy... Read more
Vatican official calls for military protection of Iraqi Christians
The Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations on Saturday urged the international community to provide humanitarian assistance and... Read more
