Jews Reaffirm Commitment to Dialogue During Pope’s Visit

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Leaders of the Jewish community reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue with the Catholic Church during a visit from Pope Benedict XVI to Rome’s main synagogue on Sunday.

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Prayers for Haiti Lifted Up at Interfaith Gatherings

Monday, January 18, 2010

The United States expressed its solidarity for the tragedy in Haiti over the weekend as the faithful across the nation convened for special ecumenical services and prayer gatherings.

Interfaith Committee Releases Commentary on Church and State

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A 32-page joint statement providing commentary on the relationship between church and state was released on Tuesday at the Brookings Institute in Washington D.C.

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Bishop: Middle East Delegation a ‘Model’ for Interfaith Work

Thursday, December 31, 2009

An interfaith delegation's recent visit to the Middle East could provide "a model and encouragement" for other Christians, Muslims and Jews to work together to promote peace between Israelis and Palestinians, a bishop from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) said in an interview.

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World’s Largest Interfaith Gathering Hosts 8,000 in Australia

Monday, December 07, 2009

The world's largest interfaith gathering convened its fifth day of activity on Monday, hosting nearly 8,000 attendants for dialogue on issues such as climate change, indigenous rights, and the relationship between Islam and the West.

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Religious Leaders Slam Swiss Minaret Ban

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Prominent religious and political leaders expressed strong disapproval of the recent ban in Switzerland on the construction of Muslim minaret towers.

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