Pope, World Council of Churches’ leaders talk about war, divisions March 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Recognizing how war and political differences can increase Christian divisions, believers must keep their focus on Christ and his Gospel, said members of a delegation of the World Council of Churches that met with Pope Francis.
Pope Francis is praised in U.N. talks for efforts to combat anti-Muslim prejudice March 21, 2023By James Martone OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis and his efforts to promote interreligious harmony featured prominently in United Nations discussions focusing on what could be done about rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims.
Places that inspire people to live wisely, well are needed today, pope says March 16, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News Places that serve as “oases of encounter” are needed today so that visitors can be inspired to live wisely and well, Pope Francis told representatives of a Buddhist organization.
Synod vigil to be expression of ‘ecumenism of solidarity,’ pastor says March 15, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Planning an ecumenical prayer vigil for the Catholic Church’s Synod of Bishops and making a commitment to participating in it is an expression of “an ecumenism of solidarity,” said the Rev. Anne-Laure Danet, ecumenical officer for the French Protestant Federation.
Love Jerusalem, work for peace, pope tells interreligious group March 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News If Jews, Christians and Muslims truly recognize Jerusalem as a sacred city, their desire for the city to be at peace must come before any political claim on its territory, Pope Francis said.
After papal visit, spirit of Iraq continues to revive, Dominican priest says March 5, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” is an initiative that intends to rebuild the ancient city and its historical and religious landmarks that were destroyed or heavily damaged during the devastating occupation of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, commonly known as ISIL.
‘Bravo Mayor Adams!’ NYC mayor’s speech on state and religion draws Catholic kudos March 2, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News Blunt remarks by New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a Feb. 28 interfaith breakfast made waves amid critics’ accusations of intolerance. However, some Catholic leaders praised the mayor’s remarks about the importance of faith to society as being on point.
Pope expresses concern for Syria; urges continued work for Christian unity February 23, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that the sanctions in force against Syria since 2011 will not prevent aid from reaching the tens of thousands of victims in dire need after earthquakes killed more than 5,000 people and left many more injured or homeless.
Church of England plans to debate referring to God ‘in a non-gendered way’ February 13, 2023By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News The Church of England is planning to debate the introduction of liturgy that refers to persons of the Holy Trinity “in a non-gendered way” instead of using male pronouns.
Diplomats, faith leaders gathered at U.N. urged to advance religious tolerance, harmony around world February 7, 2023By James Martone OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News A combination of U.N. ambassadors, religious leaders, diplomats, academics, representatives of nongovernmental agencies and several musicians gathered Feb. 3 in a vast conference hall at the United Nations headquarters in New York City to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Pope, church leaders draw attention to victims of violence February 6, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ visit to Congo and his ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan put a face — actually, thousands of faces — on the horror of war.
Arms trade is a ‘plague,’ pope says on flight back from Africa February 6, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News At the end of six days in African countries bloodied by war and conflict, Pope Francis said that “the biggest plague” afflicting the world today is the weapons trade.
