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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.

Saigon - Le 22 Avril 2014, 'iInstitut Pastoral de l’Archidiocèse de Saigon et la Commision diocésaine pour le Dialogue interreligieux (CDDI) ont organisé un séminaire sur la croyance de Dieu dans les quatre religions monothéistes,

The non-profit, which also provides scholarships for young doctors from northern Vietnam to further their studies in France, proposed that she look for a local partner to help set up a charity clinic for poor people in Ho Chi Minh City.

Interfaith relations and holistic mission were among the topics discussed at the Lutheran Churches in Asia meeting in Malaysia from 18 to 19 March 2014. In an interview with Lutheran World Information (LWI), Rev. Philip Lok, former bishop of ...

To dialogue is to cultivate an open mind and to reach out to others with a humble heart. To dialogue is to participate and to enter into the Trinitarian mystery, the mystery of God's revelation. It is because God is open to new revelation.

Peaceful demonstrations took place today in Lahore and Islamabad to show solidarity with "persecuted Christians" and demand justice for the victims of the "black law". For a Lahore priest, the rallies are an "encouraging" response of civil society.

Meeting between 220 members of various religions, drawn from 31 countries, organized by the Focolare movement to mark the sixth anniversary of the death of Chiara Lubich, ends today at Castelgandolfo. After 40 years of "bilateral" meetings...

Charity Clinic Channel 7 is a united humanitarian effort of 5 religions of Buddhism, Caodism, Hoa Hao, Tin lanh and Catholicism. This so-called “Clinic of Five Religions” has been existing since 20 years.

En arrivant à la clinique, nous assistons à un travail de coopération remarquable. Son fonctionnement est le résultat de la collaboration de bénévoles de différentes religions : bouddhistes, bouddhistes Hoa Hao, protestants et catholiques.

Historically, there are two main kinds of religons in VN: Fistly is native or national religions, such as worshipping ancestors, and some newly born religions in VN in 20th century such as Caodaism and Buddhism Hoa Hao. Secondly is imported religions which have the origin from outside...

Dimanche 9 février 2014, les membres du comité pour le dialogue interreligieux et des caodaistes ont assistés à la réunion interreligieuse pour l'harmonie au sein de la communauté Baha’i de Ho Chi Minh City au 63C/4 Tran Dinh Xu, District 1. Voici le discours d’un responsable du comité pour le dialogue interreligieux.

About 250 people from every ethnic, gender, age, social and religious background attended a conference on 'Religious reconciliation for peace'. Two civil society groups stress that harmonious coexistence among all communities is needed to overcome the ravages of civil war.

The top, best liked topics covered by the radio are family issues, women empowerment, the economy and spirituality. Based in the Philippines, the station's Bangla service has an audience of about a million listeners...

Sur l’invitation du Ministre Cao Dai Hoang Mai de Vinh Nguyen, le 3 janvier au matin, les membres de la Comité pour le dialogue interreligieux de l'Archidiocèse de HCM Ville, sont venus célébrer le 100ème anniversaire de la mort du Maitre Le Dao Long, fondateur du temple dont les 105 ans étaient également fêtés.