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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
Catholics, Jews and Muslims sign peace statement in Colombia
Catholic, Jewish and Muslim representatives in Colombia have signed a historic joint statement for peace in a July 1 ceremony... Read more
Bosnian school seeks to strengthen interethnic relations
A Catholic school founded in Sarajevo, Bosnia during the country’s recent war has made it their goal to teach children... Read more
Violence stems from evil in society, cardinal observes
During a recent conference discussing interreligious violence Cardinal George Alencherry of India explained that although motivations driving violent acts are... Read more
Religious tensions subside amid Balkan floods
Amid the “inconceivable amount of devastation” caused by floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, people are crossing ethnic and religious lines to help... Read more
Appeal for solidarity marks Jordan’s role in Middle East dialogue
An appeal issued jointly Wednesday by Vatican and Jordanian officials marks the nations’ friendship and common commitment to foster peace... Read more
Jewish and Muslim leaders to join Pope’s Holy Land trip
A rabbi and a sheikh, both of whom are friends of Jorge Bergoglio from Buenos Aires, will be accompanying him... Read more
Argentine rabbi: Pope's visit to Holy Land could foster peace
Rabbi Abraham Skorka, rector of the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary, believes that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the Holy Land... Read more
Interaction, dialogue needed to end religious violence, priest reflects
In a recent interview, theology professor Fr. Bryan Lobo urged that dialogue itself is not enough to end religious violence,... Read more
Gentleness key to dialogue, Pope tells Japanese students
Pope Francis told a group of young Japanese students and their teachers that gentleness is essential in order to foster... Read more
Vatican sends condolences on death of senior Buddhist abbot
The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue sent a message of condolence to Thailand on the passing of senior Buddhist... Read more
Catholic radio host defends Islamic scholar's debate choice
Citing the need for public dialogue, Catholic radio host Al Kresta defended Islamic scholar Shadid Lewis’ invite to controversial critic... Read more
Pope writes to Muslims about mutual respect
With the end of the month of Ramadan approaching, Pope Francis decided to personally write to all Muslims as a... Read more
Interfaith workshop shows charity as 'hallmark' of Christian life
A group of 230 Buddhist students from schools throughout the diocese of Chantaburi, Thailand, learned about the importance of charity... Read more
Fight against secularism unites Jews, Catholics, Pope says
Christians and Jews can work together to challenge the contemporary problems of secularism and disrespect for the human person, Pope... Read more
Catholic children in Thailand participate in inter-religious dialogue
Local Catholic children in Bangkok participated in fellowship with other faith groups to foster inter-religious dialogue and peaceful relationships among... Read more
Theologian says China to have largest Christian population
During a recent book launch in Rome, a noted theologian said that China will be home to the majority of... Read more
Vatican helps launch new interreligious dialogue center
The Holy See is a founding observer of a new international organization for religious dialogue, which opened Nov. 26 in... Read more
US bishops say Muslims, Catholics share religious freedom concerns
In a statement of support and friendship toward the Muslim community, the U.S. bishops' ecumenical committee leader encouraged trust and... Read more
