Jesuit Father Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, the dean of the Jesuit School of Theology of California-based Santa Clara University, has been awarded “The Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation” by the archbishop of Canterbury for his “outstanding contribution to ecumenical work,” honoring “his leadership of a 2019 retreat for politicians on opposing sides in South Sudan’s civil war.”
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New Catholic-Jewish resource looks to ‘translate hate’ and counter antisemitism
Catholic and Jewish leaders have created a new tool to tackle record-high levels of antisemitism through education and awareness.
Cardinal Ayuso, promoter of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72
panish Cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, who dedicated his priestly life and ministry to building bridges between Catholics and Muslims, died in Rome Nov. 25 at the age of 72.
Pope: Interreligious dialogue key to peace, youth education
As the world faces the persistent threat of nuclear conflict, people of faith must unite in advocating for peace and fostering dialogue, Pope Francis said.
More than 2,400 anti-Christian hate crimes occurred in Europe in 2023, report finds
With new reports by human rights organizations in Europe, it is clear that anti-Christian discrimination is a hot-button issue on the old continent, and on the rise.
No white smoke, lay voters and say of king — how Anglican leader is elected
There will be no white smoke nor a first blessing from the balcony. The election of the new leader of the world’s 85 million Anglicans won’t be similar to the Roman Catholic conclave, but King Charles III will have his say.
Pope: Church venerates Christian martyrs from all denominations
Christian martyrs from across denominations hold a place of honor in the church, Pope Francis said, highlighting their examples of faith and courage that continue to inspire Christians today.
British Catholics react to Anglican archbishop’s shock resignation
Leading British Catholics have urged their church to avoid involvement in the resignation of the Anglican archbishop of Canterbury, who quit Nov. 12 after being implicated in a large-scale abuse cover-up.
Dutch church leaders react with shock to antisemitic violence in Amsterdam
The Dutch bishops’ conference and Amsterdam’s St. Nicholas Parish reacted with horror to the violence against Israeli soccer supporters in the city Nov. 7.
In ecumenical meetings, pope points to shared saints, shared mission
The Christian saints in heaven enjoy full unity and should inspire all Christians to continue to pray and work together for the unity of the churches, Pope Francis told the patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East.
DePaul University president ‘appalled’ by attack on two Jewish students on campus
Two Jewish students were attacked on the campus of Catholic-run DePaul University in Chicago Nov. 6 and the school’s president said he was “appalled” by the incident. The attack was part of a wave of anti-Jewish hostility in the Chicago area in recent weeks.
In message for Diwali, Vatican condemns religious tribalism, division
Christians and Hindus must promote harmony among all groups of people despite their differences, especially when ideologies increasingly seek to sow division, the Vatican wrote in a message for the Hindu celebration of Diwali.