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CRA recommits to historic document’s call to interfaith dialogue
On the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council’s Nostra Aetate document on the Church’s relationship with non-Christian religions, Catholic Religious Australia has pledged to recommit to the document’s call to interfaith dialogue and collaboration.
Adelaide parishioner gives keynote address at international roundtable
South Australian Catholic Noel Mifsud delivered a keynote address on interfaith dialogue at the Sustainable Development Goals Roundtable 2025, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Source: The Southern Cross.
Revisiting Vatican II’s teaching on other religions
Almost 60 years to the day since the Second Vatican Council published a ground-breaking document examining the Church’s approach to Judaism and other religions, Adelaide Archdiocese will host an hour-long webinar on ecumenical and interfaith matters. Source: The Southern Cross.
Columban receives Notre Dame’s inaugural interfaith dialogue award
Columban Father Patrick McInerney has been named the inaugural recipient of the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Interfaith Dialogue Award. Source: Columban eBulletin.Â
Archbishop Comensoli defends Muslim religious procession
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has issued a statement on the recent religious procession of Muslims that passed by St Patrick’s Cathedral, after a video of the procession captured global attention. Source: News.com.au.
Multifaith youth pilgrimage promotes peace on Korean Peninsula
Participants of a Catholic-led multifaith peace pilgrimage held at the demilitarised zone between South and North Korea have reiterated the need for peace and solidarity among both nations. Source: UCA News.
Faith leaders in Melbourne unite against antisemitism
In a gesture of solidarity and hope, Melbourne’s religious leaders came together on the steps of an East Melbourne synagogue yesterday to denounce antisemitism and affirm their shared commitment to unity, peace and mutual respect. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Interfaith gathering an opportunity to think globally, act locally
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has hosted his annual interfaith luncheon, saying that the global situation was a good reason to come together at the local level and pray for peace. Source: Catholic Voice.
Notre Dame launches Jewish philosophy initiative  Â
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for the History of Philosophy is launching a new academic initiative focused on the study of Jewish philosophy.