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Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue in Aug. 2019

Vatican statement on Ramadan: 'Christians and Muslims are called to be bearers of hope'

Apr 16, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican’s interreligious dialogue council released a statement Friday sending “fraternal good wishes” to Muslims for the month of Ramadan. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Historic peacebuilding program launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nov 15, 2017

When Pope Francis visited Bosnia and Herzegovina two years ago, he found a country still healing from a devastating conflict two... Read more

Bishop Jacob Muricken, auxiliary bishop of the Syro-Malabarese Diocese of Palai, who is donating his kidney in a June 1, 2016 surgery.

This bishop in India is donating his kidney to save a Hindu life

Jun 1, 2016

A Syro-Malabar Catholic bishop from the southern Indian state of Kerala has a special way to celebrate the Year of... Read more

Pope Francis addresses interreligious faith leaders in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 13, 2015.

Pope: Dialogue between religions key in countering violence

Jan 25, 2015

Pope Francis on Jan. 24 stressed the need for dialogue between different faiths, saying that it is essential in preventing... Read more

Miao Jing of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist association arrives at Santo Tomas University in Manila, Jan. 18, 2015.

One Buddhist nun's thoughts on Pope Francis

Jan 18, 2015

A Buddhist nun who experienced Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines voiced her gratitude to the pontiff for his efforts... Read more

Book Market in Qom, Iran.

Farsi Catechism translation offers hope of dialogue in Iran

Jan 13, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The publication of the Farsi language edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church may foster further interreligious dialogue in... Read more

Pope Francis addresses interreligious faith leaders in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 13, 2015.

Don't use religion as a weapon of war, Pope Francis insists

Jan 13, 2015

In an oft-repeated message to interreligious groups, Pope Francis stressed again that believers must unite in condemning violence and insist... Read more

Cardinal Ranjith (R) compliments Vajira Indika Karunasena the symphony's composer (L), as Hudson Samarasinghe of SLBC (C) looks on, at the Sept. 17 performance.

Buddhist composes symphony to mark Pope's Sri Lanka visit

Sep 27, 2014

In an effort for religious reconciliation, the Sri Lankan government has commissioned  a symphony from a Buddhist composer to commemorate... Read more

The Interfaith Women's group in Lahore held a candlelight prayer service for victims of violence in Iraq and Gaza.

Interfaith women's group begs UN to act in Middle East

Sep 1, 2014

An inter-religious women’s group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering... Read more

Jewish, Christian, and Muslims leaders joined together to sign the PLACE initiative in Denver, Aug. 11, 2014.

Religious leaders urge Obama to help minorities in Middle East

Aug 11, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

As persecution of religious minorities intensifies in Iraq, in the U.S. Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders have joined together to... Read more

Peace walk in Karachi.

Pakistani Catholics foster dialogue, fellowship with Muslims

Aug 1, 2014

Catholics in Pakistan reached out to the local Islamic community in an effort to promote peace between the religious groups... Read more

Javier 'Pupi' Zanetti speaks to the press after a match between Argentina and USA, June 8 2008.

Soccer stars to play inter-religious friendly match for peace

Jul 15, 2014

Retired soccer star Javier “Pupi” Zanetti, who was captain of the Argentinean national team and of Inter Milan in Italy,... Read more