Somber Easter celebrations were held on Sunday for hundreds of displaced Palestinians at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. The only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip held Easter celebrations on Sunday for hundreds of displaced Palestinian Christians who have been sheltering within its compound since the war began nearly six months ago.
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Leaders from various faiths were invited to break fast at a Brisbane mosque over Easter
It’s often thought food brings people from all walks of life together, but for a mosque in Brisbane’s south — it was fasting.
While Easter celebrations continue across the country, more than 100 people gathered at an interfaith symposium in Stockleigh to not only observe Ramadan but to embrace all religions.
The annual event held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community included leaders from Hindu, Jewish and Christian faiths, as well as the local Imam.
68th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women
The 68th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women – an event auspiced by the United Nations – will focus on accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective. This guide is provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious.
2023 Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast
Since 2014, Australian Catholic University has hosted six parliamentary interfaith breakfasts, bringing together parliamentarians and the leaders of many faith communities in a spirit of mutual respect and dialogue.
The most recent breakfast was held on 16 November 2023 in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra and featured addresses from the The Hon Milton Dick, Speaker of the House of Representatives, The Hon Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy representing the Prime Minister and The Hon Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister for Defence, representing the Leader of the Opposition.
Bossey Interfaith Summer Course
Applications are open for the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey’s 2024 interfaith summer course, during which students earn a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Interreligious Studies.
A part of the World Council of Churches and attached to the University of Geneva, the Ecumenical Institute offers three distinct study programmes on the graduate level.
The content of the teaching is focused on the challenges for the churches in the 21st century and the responses given through the modern ecumenical movement. The methodology is a combination of academic teaching and experiential learning.
World Council of Churches hit by ransomware attack
The World Council of Churches (WCC) communications systems have been hacked by a ransomware group.
Commonwealth Anti-slavery Commissioner Welcomed by Faiths
The Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network has welcomed the introduction of legislation by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to establish an Anti-Slavery Commissioner. The World Council of Churches also supports this appointment.
Vale, Ian Lacey AM
Ian Lacey AM, co-founder of Religions for Peace NSW Branch, and member of the National Executive of Religions for Peace Australia, passed away in the company of his family on evening of 30 November. Professor Des Cahill writes of the accomplishments and service to the nation by Ian Lacey.
Vatican’s Diwali message to Hindus advocates interreligious collaboration for building peace
The Vatican has called on Christians and Hindus to avoid giving in to “contempt for human dignity”, the “curtailment of the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, including religious rights” and “aggression” against those who are different and instead collaborate using religion to build peace.
Martin Luther steps into 21st century
On Reformation Day—31 October—a Martin Luther avatar will be answering questions and bringing history to life.
What value do we place on Human Life … On Each Unique Life?
Bishop Philip Huggins of the Anglican Archdiocese of Melbourne gives a reflection on the value of human life in the light of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
South Australia: Interfaith Matters Forum October 2023
The Interfaith Matters Forum for September will be held on Tuesday evening, 24 October from 5.45 (for 6pm) till 8.30’sh at the Unitarian Church, 99 Osmond Terrace, Norwood. The topic for this forum is Ancient wisdom for modern times – exploring how the ancient practice of Yoga can help us to let go of that which is not supportive, to let go of the things that are holding us back….”
