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Pope, Indonesia’s grand imam sign declaration on climate change
Pope Francis and Indonesian Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar yesterday signed a joint declaration calling on religious leaders to deepen their cooperation in order to defend human dignity and fight climate change. Source: NCR Online.
Five religions celebrate fraternity at Paris Olympics
The square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral was bathed in sunshine on Sunday as representatives of the five major religions involved in the Paris Olympic Games met. Source: Catholic Star Herald.
Archbishop Fisher calls on Christians and Jews to ‘always walk together’
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has called for people of all faiths to band together in fraternity, declaring that “all children of Abraham” share a common bond of brotherhood. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope to Buddhists: ‘Let’s work together for a more inclusive world’
Pope Francis has reiterated the importance of a closer collaboration between the Church and Buddhists to address the pressing challenges facing the world today. Source: Vatican News.
Faith to faith engagement vital for peace: Cardinal
One of the Church’s foremost experts on interreligious dialogue, Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, delivered a public lecture in Parramatta urging followers of different religions to engage with one another to counter violence and discrimination in the world and to draw closer to God. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Bishop Tarabay brings together Christians and Muslims
Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay has stressed the responsibility of religious leaders to “work together to keep building peace and security” during a time of anxiety and conflict in the world and close to home. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Religious, political leaders release joint statement after church stabbing
A diverse group of New South Wales faith leaders, Premier Chris Minns and the Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper have released a joint statement in an effort to calm tensions following the knife attack at a Sydney church on Monday. Source: The Echo.
Pilgrimage to Holy land showed the best way forward
Ten years ago, 12 of us, four Jews, four Christians and four Muslims, men and women, went on a pilgrimage, led by a rabbi, a Catholic priest and an Imam, writes Fr John Dupuche. Source: The Age.
Indonesian Catholic church hosts Muslims’ Eid prayer
A century-old Catholic church in Indonesia allowed Muslims to conduct Eid prayers on its premises on Wednesday, saying such moves could help build brotherhood in the Muslim-majority nation. Source: UCA News.