Muslim and Christian women work for 'peace through religion'
Twenty Christian and Muslim women will meet together in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the beginning of next month, as part of an ongoing practical dialogue and conflict transformation process called 'Moving...
View ArticleChristian officer in the Philippines promotes love of Muslims
A Filipino army officer, who fought against Muslim secessionist rebels in southern Philippines, says he realised that somehow the cycle of violence must end, so he helped pioneer Project I.S.L.A.M., or...
View ArticlePeace calls after wave of attacks in the Philippines
Christian and Muslim groups are urging a peaceful resolution following attacks allegedly by groups linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao in the Philippines, and retaliation by...
View ArticleFirst Hindu school stokes debate on faith and education
Accord, a new coalition promoting inclusive education and seeking the reform of faith schools policy, has expressed reservations over the opening of the Krishna-Avanti School in Edgware, the first...
View ArticleOrissa's Christians still fear for their lives in the face of attacks
Christians in Orissa, India, still fear for their lives and security, feeling 'helpless' in the face of persistent attacks from militant Hindu nationalists, says an ecumenical journalist who has...
View ArticleChurches seek inspiring examples from the past to re-energise them today
Can saints and martyrs – or simply Christians who lived exemplary lives – help unite and focus the churches in the C21st century? An international group of experts will discuss this and related...
View ArticleIndia mourns death of priest who was Christian-Hindu peacemaker
Indians are mourning the death of a Catholic priest who dedicated his life to developing positive relations between Christians and Muslims at a time when extremists are fostering violence among the...
View ArticleAnabaptists tell of communal violence against Christians in Orissa
Anabaptists in India say they have been horrified that Christians have had to the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs, fearing for their lives because of communal violence in a country...
View ArticleArchbishop urges Christians and Muslims to create fairer lending
The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has said greed is the root cause of the current economic crisis and he has called on Christians and Muslims to work together to decide upon a fairer system...
View ArticleTurkish aide wants Hagia restored for Muslim and Christian worship
A Turkish government adviser has said that Christians and Muslims should be allowed to worship again in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia basilica.A Turkish government adviser says Christians and Muslims should...
View ArticleMuslim, Christian and Jewish leaders respond on bin Laden
Muslim, Christian and Jewish leaders have responded to the the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden with varying degrees of relief, regret and caution.Muslim, Christian and Jewish leaders have...
View ArticleJerusalem interfaith dialogue sees increased participation
Religious leaders in Jerusalem are more willing than ever before to take part in dialogue with members of other faiths despite growing political tensions.Religious leaders in Jerusalem are more willing...
View ArticleChristian Aid urges governments to build climate change 'Noah's Ark'
UK-based global development agency Christian Aid has called on governments to build a 'Noah's Ark' at the UN climate change talks in Durban.UK-based global development agency Christian Aid has called...
View ArticleUS religious leaders seek two-state solution for Palestine and Israel
Christian, Muslim and Jewish religious and lay organisations and institutions have pledged to mobilise fresh support for peace in the Middle East.Leading figures among the Armenian and Greek Orthodox...
View ArticleInternational Council of Christians and Jews visits WCC
A delegation from the International Council of Christians and Jews has been welcomed on a World Council of Churches visit.A delegation of the leadership team of the International Council of Christians...
View ArticleIslamic State and the ‘theology of rape’
Islamic State and the ‘theology of rape’read more
View ArticlePhillipines: Muslim and Christian leaders unite against terrorists
Fears are growing for the safety of hostages in the city of MarawiMuslim community leaders in the Philippines have expressed their support for the beleagured Christian community in Marawi. The crisis...
View ArticleFirst Christian-Confucian dialogue initiated by WCC begins in Seoul
For the first time in its history, the World Council of Churches has initiated a formal dialogue with Confucians. The dialogue commenced on 27 October in Seoul with an interreligious consultation on...
View Article
