In a gesture designed to highlight his commitment to inter-faith dialogue, Pope Francis conducted a silent prayer alongside a senior Islamic cleric in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on Saturday. Facing Mecca, Francis bowed his head in prayer for several minutes while standing next … Continue reading
From March 2013 until January of this year, Muslim rebels of the Seleka alliance controlled the capital of Central African Republic, terrorizing and killing the country’s majority Christian population. This persisted until these Islamist rebels were forced from power. Since the … Continue reading
CWN – October 04, 2012 Cardinal Sean Brady of Armagh, the Primate of All Ireland, has issued a statement welcoming the election of Richard Clarke as the new leaders of the (Anglican ) Church of Ireland. Cardinal Brady said that he…
Continue readingSEARCHING FOR UNITY MUST REMAIN OUR GOAL, SAYS WCC GENERAL SECRETARY"Divisions between churches remain a scandal that we have to overcome," Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) said today at a "Pilgrimage…
Continue readingSocial justice and evangelism highlight annual joint-prayer meeting between Catholics and ProtestantsReported by Chen Yi-hsuan Written by Lydia MaTo foster closer relationships between Catholics and Protestants and help them get to know one another, Catholic and Protestant churches in Yunlin…
Continue readingNew York – Religious leaders must transcend those challenges that threaten to erode our commitment and obligation to turn our world from conflict and horror.Religion News Service on April 19th reports an important development in Christian, ecumenical relations….
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