U.S. group marks 1945 atomic bombings, urges abolishing nuclear weapons and building better world August 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News On the 78th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Seattle and Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, N.M., and the Pilgrimage of Peace delegation from their archdioceses participated in an interfaith prayer ceremony and a peace memorial ceremony.
Ordinariate Solemn Mass honors Newman’s legacy at national shrine in Washington August 8, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Saints, World News Clouds of incense billowed throughout the crypt as the priests in golden vestments celebrated Solemn Mass, according to “Divine Worship: The Missal”, which provides the form of the Mass for the Catholic Church’s personal ordinariates for the Anglican tradition.
New metal fence is sign of worsening conditions for Holy Land Christians August 2, 2023By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News The mountaintop monastery at Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel, facing the sea, has been a place of pilgrimage and tours for peoples of all faiths.
Ancient word: Jews, Christians study shared past in Vatican manuscripts July 30, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Some 20 Jewish and Christian scholars began a three-month hybrid course in mid-July at the Vatican Library to dig into more than 1,000 years of teachings contained in more than 800 ancient Hebrew manuscripts from the 9th to 16th centuries housed in its collections.
Freedom of expression must never be an excuse to despise others, pope says July 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Any book that is considered sacred by its people must be respected out of respect for the human person who holds it sacred, Pope Francis said.
Greed, selfishness stand in the way of peace, pope tells Orthodox leaders June 30, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News All wars are “utter disasters” for everyone, especially families, children, the elderly, refugees, communities and creation, Pope Francis said.
Anglican bishop becomes Catholic, says discernment is shaped by whisper of God’s voice June 20, 2023By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News A sixth former Anglican bishop has announced his decision to become a Catholic in just the last four years.
Rev. Pat Robertson will be remembered for broadcasting Gospel message to millions, bishop says June 15, 2023By Julie Asher OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Obituaries, World News The late Rev. Pat Robertson’s work “in the area of bringing the Gospel message to millions where they are, through modern technology and communications” will “forever be regarded and remembered,” Bishop Barry C. Knestout said in a statement about the passing of the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Catholic-Jewish experts hail new White House strategy to counter antisemitism June 7, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News Experts in Jewish-Catholic relations are hailing a newly unveiled plan by the Biden administration to combat antisemitism, released amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in recent years.
Participants in interfaith dialogue hosted at embassy underscore pope’s call for encounter, listening May 23, 2023By Mark Zimmermann OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory in remarks May 17 at an interfaith dialogue echoed the pope’s emphasis on encountering, listening to, talking with and learning from others to build bridges of solidarity, understanding and peace.
Pope praises Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service May 21, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Although she died centuries ago, the English mystic Julian of Norwich continues to remind people of the importance of “faith in God’s loving providence and holiness of life expressed in generous service to our brothers and sisters in need,” Pope Francis said.
‘Hope Is Fuel’ conference fans flames of controversy over antisemitic, sedevacantist Catholic headliners May 18, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News An online conference billed “Hope Is Fuel: Catholic on Purpose” is sparking flames of controversy, after a number of speakers withdrew over other panelists’ views on antisemitism, Jewish-Catholic relations and the validity of Pope Francis’ papacy.
