Faith

Cries for peace can't be ignored, Pope Francis says at interreligious meeting

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:38:33 -0400

Standing in front of an ancient symbol of violent battles, Pope Francis and religious leaders from around the world echoed "the cry for peace" of people suffering the impact of conflicts around the world, but especially in Ukraine.

Parliamentary interfaith caucus established to foster dialogue in Ottawa

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

OTTAWA -- You can learn a lot about Islam, Judaism, Christianity and other faiths in books, but the best way to really understand another faith is through personal relationships.

Interfaith book study delves into C.S. Lewis

ysn@catholicregister.org (Youth Speak News) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:42:20 -0500

While University of Toronto students are still closed off from campus due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the institution��Ƶapp interfaith book club is still coming together in an ecumenical spirit online.

Faith leaders join forces over suicide strategy

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400

A Saskatchewan judge has ruled against the provincial government and in favour of the religious freedom of a Métis man fasting and praying on the front lawn of the Saskatchewan legislature for a more robust suicide prevention strategy.

Toronto Catholic school board launches new interfaith youth alliance

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:15:29 -0400

Sixteen-year-old Mariam Khoshaba is determined to see a future of world religions united in purpose — even if it��Ƶapp one name tag at a time.

'War is not an option': Pakistani Catholic groups join protest against military escalation

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:01:13 -0500

LAHORE, Pakistan – Catholic groups joined a protest against a military escalation in Pakistan and India following the recent suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir, reported ucanews.com.

New interfaith program at St. Mike's reflects Toronto's changing face

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:38:20 -0500

A new program leading to a diploma from the University of St. Michael��Ƶapp College is all about education with a purpose, St. Mike��Ƶapp dean of theology James Ginther told The Catholic Register.

Pope Francis to make historic visit to United Arab Emirates in February

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:47:34 -0500

VATICAN – Pope Francis will visit the United Arab Emirates next year, becoming the first Pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, the Vatican announced.

Religions are meant to build bridges, pursue peace, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:00:09 -0400

VATICAN – Religions, which are meant to build bridges, contradict their very nature if they stop pursuing the path of peace, Pope Francis said.

Interfaith leaders in Trinidad unite on traditional marriage

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:47:43 -0400

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Interfaith leaders, including Catholics, have declared their belief that marriage can only be between a biological man and a biological woman.