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Pope Francis disagrees with identifying Islam as violent
Pope Francis has questioned the claim that Islam should be identified with violence, in contrast to the Islamic State militant... Read more
Pope takes new step in relaunching dialogue with Al-Azhar
Less than two months after one of Sunni Islam’s highest authorities came to the Vatican following several years of icy... Read more
As Ramadan begins, Chaldean patriarch prays for Iraqi Muslims
Iraqi Muslims celebrating Ramadan will have the prayers of Chaldean Catholics, Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako of Babylon has said. Read more
How Muhammad Ali inspired hope in those who suffered
On January 19, 1981, in Los Angeles, Muhammad Ali talked a man down from jumping off a ninth-floor fire escape,... Read more
In seismic meeting, Pope Francis embraces top Sunni imam
Pope Francis on Monday embraced the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib during a meeting at the Vatican, a move... Read more
Pope Francis to meet top Sunni imam at the Vatican
An official meeting between Pope Francis and Imam Ahmed al Tayyeb will take place Monday at the Vatican, signaling a... Read more
Christians, Muslims in Thailand gather to promote harmony and peace
Catholic officials attended the inauguration of a new mosque in Bangkok earlier this week, in an effort to foster interreligious... Read more
In Egypt, Christians can suffer under strict laws – and a pattern of lawlessness
Four Coptic Christian teenagers face up to five years in prison after an Egyptian court found them guilty of insulting... Read more
Is a Catholic concept of mercy at the heart of true Islam?
Professor Saeed Khan, an expert in Islam, has said that mercy is the core of the Muslim faith – a... Read more
We know how to reform Islam – it's time to actually do it, Muslims say
Islam needs a “reformation” that can only be achieved by Muslims speaking out against extremism and promoting human rights, said... Read more
Pope calls Central African Christians, Muslims to unite against violence
Christians and Muslims must unite against acts which “disfigure the Face of God” by promoting peace, Pope Francis told Islamic... 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
Muslim leaders in Lebanon condemn persecution of Christians in the Middle East
The leaders of four branches of Islam in Lebanon gathered earlier this month to issue a joint statement in the... Read more
Is dialogue with Islam possible? Yes, and it's needed now more than ever, Vatican says
Amid continued violence by ISIS and other militant Islamist groups, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue issued a declaration stressing... Read more
Muslims respond to Chapel Hill shootings with prayer, calls for peace
Muslims gathered in front of the White House to pray for the victims of the Chapel Hill shooting on Friday,... Read more
Leading Iraqi Christian calls on Muslims to confront 'culture of hatred'
The Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon has encouraged Iraqi Muslims to confront violent extremists, stressing the need to return to peaceful... Read more
French imams: Muslims must condemn 'barbaric' attack on newspaper
Two French imams visiting the Vatican have called on Muslims to respond to the deadly attack on the satirical newspaper... 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
Turkish Muslims 'deeply appreciated' papal visit
Pope Francis' visit to Turkey was highly appreciated by Muslims because of the care and interest he demonstrated for them,... Read more
Catholics, Muslims together condemn terrorist acts in name of religion
In a joint statement delivered Thursday, the Catholic-Muslim Forum condemned acts of terrorism, oppression, and violence, affirming it is never... Read more
