Articles on this issue "muslims"

Proclaiming Christ Called a Necessary Part of Interreligious Dialogue

European Bishops Consider Muslim-Catholic Relationship

London, (Zenit.org) Staff | 1003 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 …

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Patriarch Calls for Calm in Cairo

Tensions High Among Coptic Christians

Cairo, (Zenit.org) Staff | 695 hits

The patriarch of the Orthodox Coptic Church is calling for calm after violence broke out following a funeral for four Coptic Christians who were killed the day before in more religious …

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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) | 2021 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) | 1451 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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Muslim Cleric Accused of Planting Evidence in Blasphemy Case

Future for Pakistani Girl Still Uncertain

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The case of the Pakistani girl with Down Syndrome, Rimsha Masih, arrested after being accused of burning pages of an Islamic holy book took a new twist with the news that a Muslim cleric, …

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Aide: Pope Favors Dialogue With Islam

Comments on Response to Muslim Letter

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As demonstrated in his response to the letter sent by 138 Muslim scholars, Benedict XVI believes in "sincere and frank dialogue" with Islam, according to a Vatican spokesman. Jesuit Father …

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Religious Discrimination a Wound, Says Prelate

Urges Protection of Muslims, Jews and Christians

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Discrimination against religions is an "open wound" in society, a Holy See representative said at the opening session of a conference of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in …

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Vatican Hosts Whirling Dervishes Show

Sponsored by Turkish Embassy to the Holy See

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The intercultural dialogue with Islam took an artistic form in the Vatican with a show of whirling dervishes from Konya, Turkey. These mystical dancers, typical of Sufism, a mystical tradition …

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Benedict XVI Praises Bishops' Dialogue

Says Christians in North Africa Key for Cultural Exchange

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Benedict XVI says there is an absolute need for dialogue between religions and cultures and expressed his joy that this interchange is part of daily life for North African bishops. The Pope …

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On Arab Christianity

Interview With Lebanese Presidential Hopeful

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A candidate for the Lebanese presidency says that the country needs a balanced government, which includes the participation of Christians. General Michel Aoun, 72, a Lebanese military and …

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Modesty and Muslims; Shining Through Media

Christian Feminists Ponder an Imam's Comments

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By Catherine Smibert Another recent episode in the Muslim world has ricocheted around the world and found itself at the heart of yet another debate here in Rome. The discussions surfaced when …

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