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Proclaiming Christ Called a Necessary Part of Interreligious Dialogue

European Bishops Consider Muslim-Catholic Relationship

London, (Zenit.org) Staff | 941 hits

In true interreligious dialogue, Christian participants will desire to make Jesus more and more known and loved, but "the proclamation of Jesus Christ must be made in the gospel spirit of dialogue." This was a reflection offered Monday at the opening address of the third meeting of bishops and delegates from Euro...

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Articles from section "Islam"

Church Leaders Beg for Peace in Syria

As Much as 25% of Christian Population Displaced or Gone

London, (Zenit.org) | 710 hits

Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III Laham is begging for peace in Syria, saying the country’s “suffering has gone beyond all bounds." The Damascus-based patriarch estimates that, …

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Bishop Blames Pakistan Government for Burning of Christian Neighborhood

Says Attack Could Have Been Stopped

London, (Zenit.org) | 681 hits

Bishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore blamed the provincial government of Punjab for failing to act when a dispute between two men spiraled Saturday into an attack in which a 3,000-strong mob …

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Vatican Commission to Consider Christians and Muslims as 'Beacons of Hope'

Cardinal Tauran Notes How History Marks Present Relationship

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 1919 hits

The Vatican's commission for relations with Muslims is set to discuss over the next four years the theme "Christians and Muslims: Beacons of Hope." The commission concluded a three-day …

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Egypt's Christians Still Suffering Attacks

Coptic Church in Sarsena Burned

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 1379 hits

Despite the so-called Arab Spring, Egypt's Christians are still hoping for safety in their homeland. Last Friday, St. Georgas Coptic Church in Sarsena was attacked and burned, nearly …

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Silencing Religion

Repression Continues in Many Countries

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father John Flynn, LC | 2347 hits

The recent trial and conviction of Saeed Abedini in Iran drew attention once more to the lack of religious freedom in a number of Muslim-majority countries. Abedini, born in Iran but now a …

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