Dr William Vendley, in his opening address, expanded on three central points for consideration by delegates in understanding the scope of “Welcoming the other” at the 9th World Assembly of Religions for Peace
Ninth World Assembly Begins
The 9th World Assembly of Religions for Peace began on November 19, bringing together more than 600 religious leaders representing Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Indigenous, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Shinto, and Zoroastrian communities.
Interreligious dialogue in the teaching of the Catholic Church
Vatican City, 12 November 2013 (VIS) – A press conference was held in the Holy See Press Office this morning to present the book “Il Dialogo Interreligioso nell’Insegnamento Ufficiale della Chiesa Cattolica (1963-2013)” (“Interreligious Dialogue in the Official Teaching of the Catholic Church, (1963-2013)”).
Religions must avoid engendering a spirit of superiority or exclusion
Vatican City, 19 November 2013 (VIS) – Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, gave an address at today’s inaugural session of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Centre for Inter-religious and Inter-cultural Dialogue (KAICIID). The centre is an independent organisation based in Vienna and founded by Saudi Arabia, Austria and Spain, to which the Holy See adheres in the role of Founding Observer.
Pre-Assembly events, Vienna
On 19 November members of the global networks of religious women and religious youth met in Vienna for pre – Assemblies to begin the work of the 9th World Assembly of Religions for Peace .
Love, Peace and Harmony in Perth
Many faith groups celebrated the UN observance of the International Day of Peace on Sunday 22 September at the Palms Community Centre in Subiaco. There was a significant turn out in the order of over 100 people; with great diversity across many religions, political standpoints, ethnic origins and age groups
Victorian Parliament Abuse Inquiry Recommendations
The Victorian Government completed its parliamentary enquiry into sexual abuse in religious and other organisations. The final report and its recommendations are summarised here.
Faith and Climate Change
On Sunday 17 November, thousands of people around Australia have gathered to call for increased action in the cause of climate change. ABC Local interviewed leaders from three faith and climate change groups.
Oration: Islamic Law encounters the Arab Spring
Renowned Islamic law expert, Dr John Strawson, will deliver the University of Adelaide Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion’s (RUSSLR) 2013 Law and Religion Oration.
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All states urged to act on Vic report
All Australian states are being urged to change laws preventing the Catholic Church from being sued and to consider a compensation fund for victims of child sex abuse.
A Window Into Your Faith
‘A Window Into Your Faith’ – an interfaith art competition –is an opportunity for you to explore and represent your own faith as you view it through the medium of photography.
