Vatican Wishes Muslims ‘a Peaceful and Fruitful Ramadan’
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue wished all Muslim “brothers and sisters” around the world a peaceful and fruitful month of Ramadan Friday.
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Vatican Congratulates Hindus for the Feast of Deepavali
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue has published a message wishing Hindus a happy feast of Deepavali (Diwali), which represents the victory “of light over darkness.”
Vatican Cardinal: In a Globalized World, ‘There Are No Borders’
The president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue said Friday that the Vatican will continue pursuing diplomatic relations with China following the renewal of a 2018 Sino-Vatican accord on the naming of bishops in China.
Pope Francis to Iraqis: Hate Is the ‘Greatest Blasphemy’
Pope Francis addressed an interreligious gathering on the Plain of Ur in Iraq Saturday, calling for unity among all who believe in the God of Abraham.
Vatican Wishes Muslims ‘a Fruitful Month of Ramadan’
The Vatican’s office for interreligious dialogue released a message to the world Muslim community Friday, extending fervent best wishes for a “fruitful month of Ramadan.”
Pope Francis Cites Fictional French Epic to Prove Christians Are Violent
Pope Francis trotted out a scene from the 11th-century French epic poem La Chanson de Roland this week to prove that Christians have tried to convert Muslims by the sword, just as Muslims have done to Christians.
Vatican Says Christians and Hindus Must Be ‘Builders of Fraternity’
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent greetings to Hindus around the world Monday, wishing them a fruitful feast of Deepavali, to be celebrated on October 27.
Vatican: Both Jesus and Buddha Promoted ‘the Dignity of Women’
“Both Buddhism and Christianity have taught that women and men are equal in dignity, and both have played an important role in the advancement of women,” said the Vatican’s department of interreligious dialogue in a letter released Saturday.
Pope Francis Says God Only ‘Permits’ Islam to Exist
Pope Francis walked back an earlier statement Wednesday on God “willing” a plurality of religions, saying that in reality God only permits the existence of many religions.
Vatican Announces First International Buddhist-Christian Dialogue for Nuns
The Vatican’s office for Interreligious Dialogue announced the first-ever dialogue event between Buddhist and Christian Nuns this week.
Vatican Says Christians and Muslims Must Move ‘from Competition to Collaboration’
In a warm Ramadan message, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue addresses our “dear Muslim brothers and sisters” in an appeal for mutual collaboration and overcoming differences.
