#Interreligious dialogue

UK: “agreement” between Jews and Muslims on shared values and reconciliation. Card. Nichols, “goal is common good”

Syria. Card. Sako: “It caught by surprise the entire Middle East. Let’s hope the opposition leaders are sincere”

“It happened rapidly and marked a radical turning point. Let us hope that everything turns out well for Syria.” The…

Bulgaria: Sofia, six spiritual leaders at the meeting on religions and communities. Mgr. Kavalenov, “many examples of cooperation”

The Holy Land. Father Zelazko: “In the kehillot, where prayers in Hebrew are recited for Israelis and Palestinians”

The war in Gaza seen through the eyes of Israel’s Hebrew-speaking Catholics, approximately one thousand believers distributed across seven communities.…

Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, African religions. A peace pilgrimage from Rome to Assisi under the banner of dialogue

400 people representing world faiths. Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Baha’is from some 40 world nations gathered in Castel Gandolfo, including representatives…

Barrios Prieto (COMECE): Strengthening the values underpinning European democracies

The Council of Europe sponsored an interfaith dialogue event in Berlin, bringing together faith communities, academia, and other stakeholders to…

Council of Europe: Mr Petito (Univ. of Sussex), religions can be strategic resource to nurture democratic culture

Council of Europe: Berge (Deputy Secretary), religions are precious to defend democracies. A Conference in Berlin

Israel and Hamas. Father Patton (Custos): “Re-interpreting the violent verses in Scripture.” Msgr. Shomali (Patriarchate): “Break the cycle of hatred”

The first group of Italian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land since the outbreak of war met yesterday with the Custos…

Slovenia: religious leaders on assisted suicide, “ethically unacceptable measure. Invest in palliative care”

Slovenia: religious leaders on assisted suicide, every life is valuable, no distinction between “worthy” or “unworthy” human life