Asia

When Ardiyanto, a devout Catholic, fell in love with a Muslim woman named Mariani, he never thought that the newfound relationship would come between him and his faith.

Muslims and Buddhists in Indonesia have joined hands to help resolve the conflict over the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar and plan to send a team to Rakhine State to talk with Buddhist monks, according to the Jakarta Post.

This was the theme for the 4thAnnual Inter-religious meeting held at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre at 3:00 in the afternoon on October 27, 2014. It was attended by the General representative of the Archdiocesan Clergy, Fr. Ignatius Ho Van Xuan ...

Religious tolerance is a necessary foundation for harmony and peace. It requires an open heart and a willingness to accept followers of various religions, allowing others to hold religious beliefs that are different from yours and respecting those people and their beliefs.

The Extraordinary Synod for the Family has begun, and like all Asian Catholics I am hoping our concerns will be adequately represented in this predominantly Western gathering.

In an effort for religious reconciliation, the Sri Lankan government has commissioned a symphony from a Buddhist composer to commemorate Pope Francis’ voyage to the nation which will take place in January.

The year 2015 will see the formal inauguration of the ASEAN community. It is imperative that proper preparations be made to correspond with this event. Both the Thai government sector and the private sector have been carrying out ongoing work ...

Message from Culiculum Vitae S.E. Most Rev. Joseph Chusak Sirisut, Catholic Bishop of Diocese of Nakhonratchasima, Thailand

1st Interfaith Dialogue on Religious Leaders for Peace in ASEAN Community - Topic: Religious Tolerance (24-29 September 2014) Ayutthaya, Thailand

The archbishop-elect urged to oppose the destructive forces of religious extremism to help Malaysia survive as a united nation. Some 10,000 people, including Muslim religious leaders and civil officials, are expected to attend the Episcopal ordination of Kuala Lumpur's new Archbishop...

Christian religious leaders also appealed to other Indian religious communities - Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and Parsis - that they condemn the persecution and killing of Christians in Iraq, Syria and other countries of the world.

An inter-religious women’s group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering in Iraq and Gaza.

Last August 18, 2014, a monthly meeting of the Interfaith Dialogue was convened at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre. It has a three-fold agenda.

East Java free school promotes religious tolerance. “Every student gets the chance to lead the morning prayer,” says Stefani. “Which is why I know how Hindus, Buddhists, Catholics and Muslims say their prayers.”...

Pope Francis met on Monday morning with leaders of the different Christian Churches in Korea, together with the heads of the other main religious communities. The encounter was held in Seoul’s Catholic cathedral, just ahead of a...

The main mosque in the Nepalese capital calls on the leaders of other religions to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the feast that ends the Muslim month of fasting. The new Apostolic Vicar, Msgr. Paul Simick also present. Prayers for peace between Israel and Palestine...

Both government and the opposition agree to set up body to protect non-Muslims from violence and attacks. The ten-member commission will include fours Muslims, two Christians, two Hindus, a Parsi and a Sikh. For activist, this is an "encouraging sign"

The new archbishop of Kuala Lumpur is "a very good and competent person". He will have to focus, as he already has, on the "pastoral care" of the community, as well as "dialogue with other faiths," this according to Fr Lawrence Andrew, editor of ...

A school and dormitory in the Muslim area of a cemetery on the outskirts of the city were seen charred and damaged on Saturday. "More than 70 police were here but did nothing," said Win Naing, a Muslim donor to the school, ...

The movement of "dialogue and peace" which started from "humble" beginnings but which thanks to the efforts of Christians and Muslims in Zamboanga (Mindanao), has grown over the years and which from an island in the Philippine archipelago "has gained a foothold in the world".

Shia scholars have translated the Catechism of the Catholic Church into Persian. A group of translators from the University of Religions and Denominations (URD), located just outside of Qom, is behind this major step towards dialogue.

Upon the invitation of Huệ Ý, a Caodai priest and the Secretary General of the Organ for Universalizing Caodai Teaching, Fr. Francis Xavier Bảo Lộc led a Catholic delegation to the Organ, joining the symposium on May 11, 2014.

Buddhists and Muslims gave a show of unity in a five-day national conference from April 27 to May 1st, 2014, to discuss ways to improve security, peace and tranquility in the conflicted region.

Catholics, Protestants and Buddhists have set up a camp near the port on Jindo Island not far from where the Sewol ferry sunk with 476 people on board. As families continue to wait for news about those still missing, they find comfort in prayer and listening...

08 May 2014, in the morning, as invited by Institute of the Lovers of the Holy Cross, a group of Caodai postulants from the Organ for Universalizing Caodai Teaching came and shared some understanding about the life and journey of those who dedicate themselves to Caodai God. The group’s leader was Sister Kim Dung, a Caodai priest.

Saigon (May 5, 2014) A delegation led by Archbishop Paul Bui Van Doc of Saigon Archdiocese, paid a visit to dignitaries of the Administrative Council of Buddhism Ho Chi Minh City in An Quang Pagoda to convey their congratulations and wishes on the occasion of the 2558th Birth Anniversary of Buddha.

More than 90 NGOs in Burma have condemned the drafting of a bill to restrict interfaith marriage, saying the bill is an attempt to distract the public from critical issues ahead of the next general election.

L’après midi du jour 5.5.2014, la délégation de l’archevêché Saigon dirigée par Mgr Paul Bùi Văn Đọc, Archevêque de Saigon est venue à la pagode Ấn Quang pour visiter et congratuler le conseil d’administration du bouddhisme de HCM Ville à l’anniversaire 2558 de la Naissance du Bouddha.

Many events planned for an "unforgettable" event. The Archbishop of Jakarta launches a celebration of prayer and thanksgiving, with 1,500 worshipers. The Catholic University of Atma Jaya celebrates a Mass to commemorate the Polish Pontiff. Pope John XXIII and

Tuesday 22 April 2014, at 3 pm, the Diocesan Commission for Interfaith Dialogue and the Saigon Archdiocesan Pastoral Institute co-organized a seminar to exchange concepts of “God / Allah” or “Thiên / Tian 天” according to Baha’i, Caodai, Catholic, and Islamic faiths. The seminar was held at the Archdiocesan Tradition House, 6 bis Tôn Đức Thắng Street, Bến Nghé Ward, District One.