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Ivica Mrso speaks with CNA during an Oasis conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia June 17, 2014.

Bosnian school seeks to strengthen interethnic relations

Jun 20, 2014

By Elise Harris

A Catholic school founded in Sarajevo, Bosnia during the country’s recent war has made it their goal to teach children... Read more

Cardinal George Alencherry speaks during an Oasis conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia June 17, 2014.

Violence stems from evil in society, cardinal observes

Jun 19, 2014

By Elise Harris

During a recent conference discussing interreligious violence Cardinal George Alencherry of India explained that although motivations driving violent acts are... Read more

A flooded cemetery in the Archdiocese of Vhrbosna in Sarajevo.

Religious tensions subside amid Balkan floods

May 27, 2014

Amid the “inconceivable amount of devastation” caused by floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, people are crossing ethnic and religious lines to help... Read more

King Abdullah II of Jordan.

Appeal for solidarity marks Jordan’s role in Middle East dialogue

May 17, 2014

An appeal issued jointly Wednesday by Vatican and Jordanian officials marks the nations’ friendship and common commitment to foster peace... Read more

(L-R) Abraham Skorka and Omar Abboud, who will travel to the Holy Land with Pope Francis May 24-26.

Jewish and Muslim leaders to join Pope’s Holy Land trip

May 7, 2014

A rabbi and a sheikh, both of whom are friends of Jorge Bergoglio from Buenos Aires, will be accompanying him... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience on October 2, 2013.

Argentine rabbi: Pope's visit to Holy Land could foster peace

Jan 16, 2014

Rabbi Abraham Skorka, rector of the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary, believes that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the Holy Land... Read more

Fr. Bryan Lobo, S.J., of the Pontifical Gregorian University.

Interaction, dialogue needed to end religious violence, priest reflects

Oct 9, 2013

By Elise Harris

In a recent interview, theology professor Fr. Bryan Lobo urged that dialogue itself is not enough to end religious violence,... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013.

Gentleness key to dialogue, Pope tells Japanese students

Aug 21, 2013

Pope Francis told a group of young Japanese students and their teachers that gentleness is essential in order to foster... Read more

Young buddhist monks cross a bridge in Thailand.

Vatican sends condolences on death of senior Buddhist abbot

Aug 19, 2013

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

Aug 9, 2013

Citing the need for public dialogue, Catholic radio host Al Kresta defended Islamic scholar Shadid Lewis’ invite to controversial critic... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his installation on March 19, 2013. Jeffrey Bruno/CNA.

Pope writes to Muslims about mutual respect

Aug 2, 2013

With the end of the month of Ramadan approaching, Pope Francis decided to personally write to all Muslims as a... Read more

Buddhist Students at human dignity workshop in Sriracha, Thailand.

Interfaith workshop shows charity as 'hallmark' of Christian life

Jul 10, 2013

A group of 230 Buddhist students from schools throughout the diocese of Chantaburi, Thailand, learned about the importance of charity... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 5, 2013.

Fight against secularism unites Jews, Catholics, Pope says

Jun 24, 2013

Christians and Jews can work together to challenge the contemporary problems of secularism and disrespect for the human person, Pope... Read more

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Catholic children in Thailand participate in inter-religious dialogue

Jun 20, 2013

Local Catholic children in Bangkok participated in fellowship with other faith groups to foster inter-religious dialogue and peaceful relationships among... Read more

Cardinal Karl Josef Becker speaks during a book launch at the Gregorian University in Rome, Nov. 30, 2012.

Theologian says China to have largest Christian population

Dec 1, 2012

During a recent book launch in Rome, a noted theologian said that China will be home to the majority of... Read more

The Kaiciid Dialogue Centre logo.

Vatican helps launch new interreligious dialogue center

Nov 26, 2012

The Holy See is a founding observer of a new international organization for religious dialogue, which opened Nov. 26 in... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden of Baltimore.

US bishops say Muslims, Catholics share religious freedom concerns

Aug 21, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

In a statement of support and friendship toward the Muslim community, the U.S. bishops' ecumenical committee leader encouraged trust and... Read more