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Seoul to host first Christian–Confucian colloquium

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue is bringing together Christian and Confucian leaders and scholars to explore how the two traditions can help build a more just, peaceful and humane world.

13th Interfaith Meeting: Holistic Human Development (Oct. 27,2013)

The 13th Interfaith Meeting, themed 'Holistic Human Development”, held at the Saigon Pastoral Institute on October 27, 2023.

Pope to Russian pilgrims: Each of us is a living stone in the building of the Church

Pope Leo XIV receives in audience a group of pilgrims from Russia and encourages them to continue in their Christian journey after the conclusion of the pilgrimage.

Pope: Spread the joy of the encounter with Jesus

In a message to the Networks of Indigenous Peoples and the Network of Indian Theology Theologians, Pope Leo XIV encourages a rediscovery of the Jubilee Year as a time of grace, forgiveness, and shared hope.

Bishops of the Gambia and Sierra Leone commend consecrated persons for pastoral resilience during the pandemic

Over the weekend, Bishops of the Gambia and Sierra Leone ended a plenary meeting held in the Gambian capital of Banjul with a pledge to enhance and improve pastoral activities in respective dioceses.

Message for the feast of Vesakh 2020

Message of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue for the Feast of Vesakh/Hanamatsuri 2020, 02.04.2020

Pope: Coronavirus, prayers for families to safeguard peace during difficult moment

Pope Francis continues to dedicate the Mass he celebrates every morning at Casa Santa Marta to people affected by the coronavirus and this morning he invited prayers for families, so that at this difficult

Prayer service hails churches’ involvement in the fight against inequality

This year, the Week of Action to Fight Inequality (18-25 Jan. 2019) coincides with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which has as its theme for 2019, “justice and only justice you shall pursue” (Deut. 16,18-20).

Overcoming prejudice and intolerance essential for a safer world

The 6th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, hosted by Kazakhstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev, was held on 10 and 11 October in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Aug. 23, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

Aug. 23, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

Hmong Catholics keep faith in Vietnam despite hardship

Ethnic group passes down religious beliefs to younger generations amid restrictions and absence of priests

Pope invites prayers for Ireland visit, condoles tragedy in Italy

During his general audience of August 22, Francis urged for prayers for his upcoming visit to Ireland. He also expressed his closeness to the families of the dead...

Pope presides at ecumenical Vespers service

Pope Francis presided at Vespers for the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul at the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Taiwan: Vatican at the Sixth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium

The sixth Buddhist-Christian colloquium in Taiwan, held on November 13, 2017, in the Ling Jou Monastery of Taipei

South Korea all set to celebrate Buddha's birthday

To celebrate Buddhas birthday, Lotus lanterns are used to cover all temples throughout the month. On the day of Buddhas birth, many temples also provide free meals...

Reflection for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (Feb 11, 2017)

When we honor the Mother of God under the title “Immaculate Conception”, we recognize in her a model of purity, innocence, trust, childlike curiosity, reverence, and respect, living peacefully...

Relationship between Benedict XVI and Francis

Four Years after Ratzinger’s Renunciation of the Petrine Ministry, the Former Director of the Vatican Press Office Explains that the Relationship between Benedict XVI and Francis is an ”Example of Union in the Church”

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral, or Notre-Dame Basilica to be exact, is a famous age-long cathedral in Southern Vietnam. It is a magnificient building located at the paris Square in Hochiminh City downtown...

Why Engage in Interreligious Dialogue?

The most reason motivating one into intereligious dialogue is that religions are indeed different. These differences are not only perceived but are real and therefore cannot be ignored....

Taoism – a part of the Three Religions of Vietnam

Tam Giao, which includes Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, plays the key role in Vietnamese religion. “Tao” means “path” or “way” that turns Taoists’ thoughts to health, longevity, immortality and spontaneity.

Buddhism in Vietnam (1) - Mai Tho Truyen

In what way did the Doctrine of Buddha come to Viet-Nam? How was it spread? What influence has it had on the life and thought of the people; on literature and arts? What is the Vietnamese conception of Buddhism and how is it put into practice?

Confucianism in Vietnam

The profound impact of Confucianism remains strong in Vietnam. Social order is defined by its principles, and the rituals or deference and obedience are still observed.

Korean Christians united in prayer service

A symbolic wall was torn down representing the desire of the assembled denominations to unite as God's people Korean Christians united in prayer service.

Vietnamese Catholics, Protestants reject past animosity

Vietnam (Jan. 21, 2017) An ecumenical gathering between Lutherans and Catholics in Ho Chi Minh City is part of an ongoing process of reconciliation.

Activities of Interfaith dialogue in 2016

Together with the Office for Interreligious and Ecumenical Relations, we have to review the past year with many meetings, visits, conferences… with the aim of understanding and enriching the brotherhood...

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for The 25th World Day of The Sick 2017

The theme of this year’s celebration is “Amazement at what God has accomplished: ‘The Almighty has done great things for me….’” (Lk 1:49).

Vietnam Catholics have vehicles blessed on Lunar New Year

Catholics from a parish in northern Vietnam had their vehicles blessed during the country’s Lunar New Year festival as they seek divine protection on the road.

Béatification des 17 martyrs du Laos: 'un acte bénéfique tant pour l’Eglise que l’Etat laotien'

Dimanche 5 février 2017, Mgr Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun célèbrera en compagnie d’une vingtaine d’évêques et du cardinal André Vingt-Trois une messe d’action de grâce pour la béatification des 17 martyrs du Laos...

In northern Vietnam, worshipping places fill with misbehaving pilgrims

The first month of the new lunar year is often a time for Vietnamese to visit places of worship in order to wish for fortune and prosperity...

Visitors from 40 countries can now apply for e-visas for Vietnam

A two-year pilot program effective from February 1 allows visitors from 40 countries to apply and receive Vietnamese visas via the Internet.