Religions for Peace USA will conduct an online seminar examining Transnational Repression in North America and the Sikh Community. This seminar will take place online (Zoom or Facebook) on Thursday 20 June, 2pm to 3pm ET (USA time).
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Pope Francis issues G7 Leaders challenge on Artificial Intelligence
BARI, Italy — Pope Francis challenged leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies on Friday to keep human dignity foremost in developing and using artificial intelligence, warning that such powerful technology risks turning human relations themselves into mere algorithms.
Francis brought his moral authority to bear on the Group of Seven, invited by host Italy to address a special session at their annual summit on the perils and promises of AI. In doing so, he became the first pope to attend the G7, offering an ethical take on an issue that is increasingly on the agenda of international summits, government policy and corporate boards alike.
Hajj – a vision of interfaith solidarity
The Islamic Pilgrimage to Mecca in 2024 occurs from Evening of Friday, 14 June 2024 – Wednesday, 19 June 2024, when Muslims turn to the Kaaba as a common centre point, they are reminded of their sacred bond with the entire human race and their special relationship with the other Abrahamic religions.
World Council of Churches visitors focus on human rights, ecumenical formation amid the world’s challenges
Recent visitors to the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Ecumenical Institute at Bossey focused on ecumenical formation, human rights, racism, inequality, and other major considerations facing the world—as well as how the World Council of Churches is providing hope and solidarity.
The Divine Chorus Director: A Better Model for Understanding the Relationship between God and Humanity
Dr Adis Duderija of Griffith University writes when contemplating the relationship between God and humanity, it is essential to move beyond simplistic metaphors and embrace a more nuanced understanding. Viewing God as a chorus director or a director of a theatrical performance offers a powerful model that takes into account the complex interplay between freedom, aesthetics, and unity-in-diversity.
Dario Girolami – A Zen Teacher Engaged in Interfaith Work
Dario Girolami, Abbot of Centro Zen L’Arco Roma, has been immersing himself in interfaith study, teaching, and social engagement since his college years in Rome. A former San Francisco Zen Center resident who was ordained by Zenkei Blanche Hartman and received Dharma Transmission from Eijun Linda Cutts, he currently is a leader in the international interfaith group Religions for Peace. He is co-president of Religions for Peace Italy and is on the Board of Directors of Religions for Peace Europe.
Pope: Interreligious Dialogue is necessary in the fight for peace
On Monday, 3 June, Pope Francis received in audience, in the Clementine Hall, participants in the Interreligious Conference of the Focolare Movement. In these times of conflict, he stressed, “religion is often misused in order to fuel division”. The following is the English text of the Holy Father’s discourse.
Two Years to Save the World
Bishop Philip Huggins is a member of the United Nations Interfaith Liaison Committee to the Climate Change Conferences, those events labelled as COP, Conference of Parties. Here, Bishop Huggins addresses the need for government to take action with regard to the Climate Emergency.
Asian Conference of Religions for Peace – Concluding Statement
The Asian Conference of Religions for Peace – which has 24 member nations – Religions for Peace Australia is a foundation member. The recent Executive Meeting of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace issued a concluding statement which addressed the Gaza situation, and reviewed the recent five-year action plan.
Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and Other Forcibly Displaced Communities
On World Refugee Day – 20 June – join Religions for Peace’s event in celebration of World Refugee Day: “Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and Other Forcibly Displaced Communities.”
Season of Creation 2024 Celebration Guide
The official Celebration Guide for the Season of Creation 2024 will be launched online on 5 June at 3 pm CEST. The live streaming in English will be available on YouTube. Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French interpretations will be available via Zoom for registered participants.
Pope Francis and Artificial Intelligence
When Pope Francis delivered a message for the World Day of Social Communications, he focused on Artificial Intelligence. The topic clearly preoccupies him, having previously discussed it in his message for the World Day of Peace. There, he reflected on the place that Artificial Intelligence has in war-making and the place it could have in peace-making. He also suggested that the Congregation of the Faith bring it into their discussion of pressing ethical concerns.
