Asia
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Vietnamese nuns work with people of other faiths to provide free healthcare for poor patients
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe 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. -
Malaysia: Being Instruments of Peace and Service
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMInterfaith 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 ... -
What is dialogue from the heart? Archbishop Paul Bui Van Doc speech
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTo 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. -
Catholics and Muslims fasting and praying together for Asia Bibi and Sawan Masih
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPeaceful 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. -
Interreligious dialogue, a 'risk worth taking'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMeeting 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... -
“God called out to me..."
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCharity 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. -
Visite d'une oeuvre interreligieuse à Kien Giang
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMEn 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. -
The Church in Vietnam and Interreligious Dialogue
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHistorically, 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... -
Saigon : Rencontre interreligieuse au sein de la communauté Baha’i
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDimanche 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. -
In Sri Lanka, peace must start with religious reconciliation
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAbout 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. -
Ninety-nine per cent of Radio Veritas fans in Bangladesh are Muslim
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe 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... -
Première rencontre interreligieuse de 2014
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSur 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. -
The first Interfaith encounter of the New Year 2014
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis momentous encounter was held in January 3, 2014 (December, the 3rd of the Snake Year). -
Voices of Faith: What do you find the greatest paradox of your faith?
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe, Hindus, believe in one god. Nevertheless we do worship many deities. Ostensibly, this is a paradox. Many people think that Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. But, to put it in proper perspective, the Hindu faith is monotheistic. Let me explain.... -
'Collective' Christmas for Christians, Hindus and Buddhists
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Christmas night, hundreds of people of all faiths attended Mass at Kathmandu's Assumption Cathedral. Compared to the past, this year Hindus and Buddhists also experienced the spiritual aspect of the celebrations. Christianity's non-discrimination attracts other communities. -
Selamat Hari Natal-Happy Christmas: A message of Peace from a sincere Muslim
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe many faces of our society has formed our social fabric into a unique one, one that depict a diverse but yet a united society. We have lived in the diversity ever since Malacca was a busy port of international merchants and traders. There, our history began and... -
Nepal: Christians, Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims prepare for Christmas together
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHouses and shops of capital already decorated. Among the best-selling images are those of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Young Hindu volunteers help Catholics decorate Cathedral of the Assumption in Kathmandu. The former hotel of the Hindu monarch organizes a Christmas party for... -
Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs (OEIA)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs (OEIA) of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) has in the recent years been focusing attention on the formation of persons for dialogue. Thus, the Formation Institute for Interreligious Affairs (FIRA) series has been... -
Buddhist Patriarch visits the graves of Korean Church founders
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe venerable Jinje leads the Jogye Order , the largest in the country with 20 million faithful. During the visit to the shrine of Chon Jin Am , which houses the remains of the first Korean Catholic laity, he stopped under a large statue of Mary Queen of Peace: "Very happy to be here." -
Troisième Rencontre interreligieuse à Ho Chi Minh Ville
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLa rencontre interreligieuse de 2013 sur le thème : « Unis, cultivons la Paix et l’Harmonie » à 15h15 le 27/10/2013 au Centre pastoral de l’Archidiocèse d’Ho Chi Minh ville. -
Free eye treatment for Hindus, Muslims and Christians
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA Christian youth association set up a field surgery to help Badhun village residents. Doctors from a private facility in Dhaka contributed to the initiative. Every year, 80,000 people go blind in Bangladesh because their eyes are not examined in time. -
Dhaka: festival with magic, games and some medical care for street kids
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn its eighth edition, Br Lucio Beninati's initiative has brought together as volunteers Muslims, Hindus and Christians on a day dedicated to homeless children and youth. The festival involves a variety of activities, including sharing meals but also medical checkups for kids in poor health. Although... -
Taipei Christians and Buddhists unite against abortion
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMore than 1,000 Christians and Buddhists chanted “abortion is murder” and other slogans during a protest in which they prayed in front of the presidential office in Taipei on 14 October 2013. The 'Stand for Life' campaigners also delivered a petition, demanding an amendment to... -
“Together We Build Harmony”: Interfaith Meeting (Oct. 27, 2013)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTheme: “TOGETHER WE BUILD HARMONY”. When: October 27, 2013 at 3:00 in the afternoon. Where: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 6 bis Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1. -
Exhibition: Man and Religion (Oct. 27 – Nov. 27, 2013)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA religious art display especially sculpted by Bro. Tran Quang Vinh, OFM , photo exhibits about the religious acivities of Bahai, Buddism, Christians etc. and the Virgin Mary statues coming from differrent countries received as gifts by Cardinal John Baptist Pham Minh Man. -
Exposition : l’Homme et la Religion (27 octobre - 27 novembre 2013)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AML’Exposition se tient dans le Hall Traditionnel de l’Archidiocèse d’Ho Chi Minh Ville, 6 rue Ton Duc Thang, Ouvert du 27 octobre au 27 novembre 2013; du mardi au dimanche, de 8h30 à 11h et de 14h à 16h. -
The Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur: 'On the word Allah, a politicized case: the term will continue to be used in liturgies'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMKuala Lumpur - The judgment of the Court of Appeal on the use of the term Allah in Christian publications "was predictable: we expected this outcome: the case has been far too politicized" says to Fides Agency the Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, Msg. Murphy Pakiam,... -
On Spirituality and the Krishna Pranami faith
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMI grew up in a Hindu Family. However, religion to me was merely a set of traditions and rituals, which I followed unconsciously as a part of social and cultural decorum. I never reflected on any doctrines or scriptures, as I was unenthusiastic and unprepared to discern their... -
For Indian Muslim leaders, Peshawar bombing is a disgrace to Islam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA group of leading Islamic officials met a group of bishops in Mumbai and with one voice condemn the massacre perpetrated at a Protestant church in Pakistan. For Suhail Lokhandwala, a former chairman of the Minorities Commission, "The true Islam does not endorse any kind of violence; the terrorists are not part of our community." -
Saigon: Upliftment of the poor - a missionary collaboration
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn September 13, 2013, at 3:00 in the afternoon, leaders of different religions from Saigon met at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center for a noble purpose.