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Analysis: Cardinal Rai begins strategic call for Saudi religious freedom
The first cardinal to be officially invited to visit Saudi Arabia, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, has... Read more
How can Saudi Arabia counter violent extremism? Religious freedom, expert says
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has suggested a turn towards moderate Islam, especially among younger Saudis who want... Read more
Imams, religious leaders voice 'utter disgust' after London attack
More than 130 imams and religious leaders throughout the UK have joined voices in strongly condemning recent terrorist attacks in... Read more
Dialogue is essential, Pope Francis tells British Muslim leaders
Pope Francis met Wednesday with a delegation of Muslim leaders from Great Britain along with Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster... Read more
Priest: We need to praise what is good, true in the Muslim faith
Not only is there a good deal in common between Muslims and Christians, but Catholics are called to respect and... Read more
In Pakistan, mass arrests halt rally backing blasphemy law
Supporters of Pakistan’s strict blasphemy law attempted to march in Lahore on Wednesday, but were thwarted when police made more... Read more
In Indonesia, Christian governor rejects blasphemy charge
The Christian governor of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, could face stiff penalties if convicted of insulting the Quran –... Read more
In Pakistan, 13 sentenced over lynching of Christian couple
Five men in Pakistan's Punjab province were sentenced to death last week for their leading role in the November 2014... Read more
For religious freedom advocates, a 'Muslim registry' is inconceivable
The incoming Trump administration’s immigration policy must avoid a religious registry or any “stigmatizing” of religious groups, religious freedom advocates... Read more
Vatican bishop lays out 'roadmap' for dialogue with Islam
There is a roadmap for dialogue with Islam, and its three landmarks are peace, justice and education, says a leading... Read more
Catholic and Shia Muslim leaders unite to condemn WMDs, terrorism
Shia Muslim religious leaders from Iran and U.S. Catholic bishops say they have a common fight against weapons of mass... Read more
Muslims in France, Italy attend Mass in solidarity with Fr Hamel
Following the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel by terrorists who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, Muslims across France and... Read more
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
