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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
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.
Good Sam Sister urges creation of ‘heroic communities
A 97-year-old Good Samaritan Sister urged attendees at a Blue Mountains Interfaith Gathering to create “heroic communities” focused on compassion, justice, and environmental care. Source: Katoomba Area Local News.
Cathedral visit highlights shared values
Senior students from Al Faisal Islamic college in western Sydney say they have gained invaluable insights into the shared values of Muslims and Catholics following a visit to the city’s St Mary’s Cathedral. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Catholic statues unveiled at Buddhist Peace Park
Statues of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and St Francis of Assisi have been unveiled at the interfaith Peace Park on the grounds of the Buddhist Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo. Source: Sandpiper.
Catholic and Jewish leaders unite against antisemitism
Catholic Religious Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry yesterday released a new resource to assist Catholic schools, communities and agencies to hold better-informed discussions about antisemitism.
St John Paul II hailed as model for Catholics to fight anti-Semitism
St John Paul II’s example as a strong bridge-builder between Catholicism and Judaism should be used against enduring antisemitism, according to a theologian who wrote a two-volume biography of one of the longest-serving popes. Source: OSV News.
Indonesians discusss Pope’s impact on religious tolerance
Indonesian scholars and religious leaders have discussed Pope Francis’ influence on the religious landscape following his 2024 visit to the nation. Source: Vatican News.
Interfaith bonds strengthen amid rise in anti-Semitism
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has visited the ACT Jewish Centre to express the Catholic community’s solidarity with the Jewish community and to explore ways to foster interfaith collaboration. Source: Catholic Voice.