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Interfaith

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.

Asia Interfaith

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.

Interfaith

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

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.

HIgher Education Interfaith

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.

Ecology Interfaith

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.

Interfaith

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.

Interfaith

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.

Interfaith

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.