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Archbishop Nichols: What Does Human Dignity Really Mean?
 
LONDON, JUNE 28, 2012 (Zenit.org).- On Monday, the archbishop of Westminster, Vincent...
 

 

What the Holy See Is Telling the UN (Part 1)
 
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, JUNE 27, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, the...
 

 

What the Holy See Is Telling the UN (Part 2)
 
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, JUNE 28, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, the...
 

 

Caritas: People More Important Than Money
 
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, JUNE 20, 2012 (Zenit.org).- In a position paper addressed to the ...
 

 

UN President Visits Pontiff
 
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 15, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser, president of the 66th...
 

 

No Future for Humanity Without Family, Says Pope
 
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 6, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says the future of humanity absolutely...

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Next World Meeting of Families To Be Held in Philadelphia
 
MILAN, June 4, 2012 (Zenit.org).- At the conclusion of the VII World Meeting of Families, Pope ...

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Pope Congratulates Queen Elizabeth for Diamond Jubilee
 
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 6, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI sent his congratulations to Queen ...
 

 
European Catholic-Orthodox Forum Under Way in Lisbon
 
LISBON, Portugal, JUNE 5, 2012 (Zenit.org).- A forum on the current economic and financial ...
 

 
Caritas to Host International Congress in Vienna
 
VIENNA, Austria, MAY 30, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Caritas will host an International Congress on...

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At Alliance of Civilizations meeting, Ban calls for tolerance and cooperation
 
31 May 2012 ? Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for tolerance and..
 

 
Istanbul 2012 Partners Forum at the Invitation of Turkish Prime Minister Erdoðan
 
Posted on May 23, 2012 - The ?rst Partners Forum for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will take place in Istanbul...
 

 

CRIC Research Project Results
 
Posted on May 20, 2012 - The Cultural Heritage and the Re-construction of Identities after Con?ict (CRIC)...
 

 

Inspirational Journey by H.E Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa Ambassador to the United States

Posted on May 20, 2012 - Generously and heartedly, the UNAoC MENA fellows were invited to a gracious lunch at...
 

 

RESPECT Research Project
 
Posted on May 20, 2012 - Researchers from the EU funded RESPECT Research Project recently conducted three case...
 

 
Church Builds on 50 Years of Christian-Jewish Dialogue
 
ROME, MAY 16, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The development of relations between Christians and Jews in...

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Cardinal Koch Re?ects on 50 Years of Jewish-Christian Dialogue
 
ROME, MAY 18, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The full text of a speech by Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of...

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V International Encounter on Dialogue of Civilizations
 
Posted on May 14, 2012 - The UNAOC participated at the V International Encounter on Dialogue of Civilizations...
 

 

Albanian President Visits Pontiff
 
VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI and the president of Albania discussed...

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Pope Addresses Latin American Jewish Congress
 
VATICAN CITY, MAY 10, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI received in audience a delegation from...

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Muslims, Tribal Leaders Join Prelate in Signing Document
 
KIRKUK, Iraq, APRIL 27, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Kirkuk has...

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Retired Nuncio: West Needs to Better Understand Islam
 
ROME, APRIL 20, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Born in the mountains of Lebanon in a small village called...

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Papal Message Congratulates Orthodox Marking Easter
 
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 18, 2012 (Zenit.org).- A common witness to Christ can reinforce the faith...

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Easter day - 8th April
 
9 April 2012 - Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It...

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Vatican Praises Cuba's Plan to Make Good Friday a Holiday
 
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 2, 2012 (Zenit.org).- While Benedict XVI was in Cuba last week, he asked...

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Convergences: decent work and social justice in religious traditions
 
Posted 5 April 2012 - ?... universal and lasting peace can be established only if it is based upon social justice...?
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Youth Rede?ne Interfaith Activism -- Globally
 
Posted: 03/27/2012 - I've never found an easy way to explain how an evangelical Christian from rural America came to...
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Vatican Invites Buddhists to Educate in Peace
 
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 3, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Christians and Buddhists must share responsibility in...
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Pope Calls for Freedom and Dialogue
 
HAVANA, Cuba, MARCH 28, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI gave thanks to God for the...
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Holy See Calls Attention to Needs of Rural Women
 
NEW YORK, MARCH 7, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See drew attention to the needs of rural...

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Holy See and the UN: Trying to Speak Up for Human Dignity
 
ROME, FEB. 29, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The 35th summit of the International Fund for Agricultural...
 

 

Vatican Aid Group for Africa Gives $2M to 200 Projects
 
VATICAN CITY, FEB. 29, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Choosing causes ranging from drought to education,
 

 

Pope to Visit Milan for 3 Days for Family Conference
 
MILAN, Italy, FEB. 28, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI will be in Milan for three days, from...
 

 

Communications Council President: Church Wants to Be Frank, Open
 
ROME, FEB. 23, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The Church wants to dialogue, to open up in frank.
 

 

UN of?cials underline religions? role in promoting global harmony
 
7 February 2012 ? The President of the General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser today..
 

 

Romanian Orthodox Bishop: Dialogue Gaining Ground
 
ROME, JAN. 26, 2012 (Zenit.org).- A Romanian Orthodox bishop ministering in Italy says that...

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Bangkok Hosts Interreligious Meeting
 
ROME, JAN. 24, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Religious leaders from regions of Asia and the West met in...
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A Wish for Jewish-Catholic Dialogue in 2012
 
ROME, JAN. 17, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI's invitation to promote peace by working with...
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Day for Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Marked in Italy
 
ROME, JAN. 17, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Today in Italy marks the Day for Dialogue Between Catholics...
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Pope Backs US Bishops' Concern About Religious Freedom
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 19, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI today joined his voice to that of the US...
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Our Destinies Are Linked, Reminds Pope
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 12, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that to overcome the challenges...
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UNAOC Welcomes World Interfaith Harmony Week
 
Posted on January 12, 2012 - The UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, President Jorge Sampaio...
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Pope Stresses Education in 'State of the World' Address
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI's traditional address to members of the...
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In pictures: Christmas in the Orthodox world
 
7 January  - Most Orthodox Christian Churches celebrate Christmas on 7 January.
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Pope calls for worshipers to remember 'essence' of Christmas
 
24 December 2011 - Pope Benedict XVI told the faithful at Midnight Mass that "we must dismount...
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Happy Holidays!
 
24 December 2011 - On behalf of Global Dialogue Foundation, we wish you Happy Holidays...
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Pope: Interdependence Not a Threat, But an Opportunity
 
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- In an address to 11 new ambassadors to the Holy See...
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Pope: Interdependence Not a Threat, But an Opportunity
 
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- In an address to 11 new ambassadors to the Holy See...
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Catholics, Orthodox Unite in Defending Religious Freedom
 
ROME, DEC. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org). A two-day conference held in Moscow ended with leaders from...
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Faith & Globalisation Initiative Newsletter - November/December 2011
 
Posted 17 December 2011 - As the semester wraps up at several of our lead Faith & Globalisation...
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Church Notes Friendship With Followers of Jain Religion
 
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican is noting satisfaction over the "mutual...
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Congratulations to the winners of Faith Shorts 2011!
 
Last night, 6 December 2011, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation hosted the Annual Faith Shorts...
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"Dialogue between science and ethics is of the greatest importance.."
 
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 14, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is acknowledging the temptations...
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Search for Truth Needs Unity, Says Pope
 
ROME, NOV. 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The search for truth is a journey that must be made united...
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Polish Academic Prize Goes to Benedict XVI
 
ROME, NOV. 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The search for truth is a journey that must be made united...
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Israeli Interreligious Group Meets With Benedict XVI

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 10, 2011 (Zenit.org).- At a meeting with religious leaders from Israel today...
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3-Day Event to Highlight Need for Collaboration in Research

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican and the stem cell research organization...
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Cardinal Tauran Addresses Christian-Hindu Gathering in India

PUNE, India, NOV. 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Though India has been the site of violent anti-Christian...
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Millions in Mecca start Hajj pilgrimage

 

6 November 2011 - (CNN) -- Millions of Muslims from around the world were in the holy city of Mecca...

 

 
And the winner is...

 

2 November 2011 - Can you believe it? We are only six weeks away from announcing the winners of...

 

 
Believers of Many Faiths Seek One Truth

 

ASSISI, Italy, OCT. 28, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Pilgrims of all faith traditions who gathered at Assisi for...

 

 
WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY DEEPAWALI

 

26 October 2011 - Diwali is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India.

 

 
VATICAN INVITES HINDUS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

 

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 20, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue...

 

 
Dialogue vital tool to foster understanding among different faiths ? UN expert

 

20 October 2011 - An independent United Nations human rights expert today stressed the vital role...

 

 
Pope Explains Basis for Vatican Dialogue

 

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 21, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says Vatican diplomatic dialogue is...

 

 
Holy See Calls for New Strategies in Refugee System

 

GENEVA, Switzerland, OCT. 18, 2011 (Zenit.org).- In a world where refugees are often treated like...

 

 
What Is the Holy See Doing at the UN?

 

ROME, OCT. 10, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The director of the Vatican press of?ce is the ?rst to admit that...

 


Faith Is Good for the Country, Say Cardinal Scherer

São Paulo, Brazil, OCT. 6, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The good Christian is also called to be a good citizen;

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Aide: Pope Gave Rare Insight Into Faith-Reason Link

ROME, OCT. 2, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The director of the Vatican press of?ce says that while Benedict...

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Holy See Discusses "Family Problems" at UN
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2011 (Zenit.org).- An of?cial from the Vatican secretariat of state is...
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Christians Reaching Out to Muslims in Tanzania
LONDON, SEPT. 28, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Catholic Church is helping to transform...
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Rosh Hashana 2011: Understanding the Jewish New Year

28 September 2011 - The celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, starts at sundown Wednesday...

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Role of Alliance of Civilizations more vital than ever, say UN of?cials

23 September 2011 - With its ability to foster cross-cultural understanding among peoples and societies, the Alliance...

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Society Has to Agree on Basic Values, Says Pope

BERLIN, SEPT. 23, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Recognizing inalienable rights rooted in human nature is the common ground needed...

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Have you seen the latest Roll Back Malaria Report (RBM)?

22 Sept 2011 - As African leaders meet in New York with other world leaders this week, we hear there's been a 38% decline...

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Pope to India Prelates: Expect Suffering, Befriend Poor Anyway

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, SEPT. 19, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Befriending the poor of India will imply suffering, but Benedict XVI is...

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Book Collects Pope's Thoughts on Dialogue

ROME, SEPT. 21, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Libreria Editrice Vaticana has released a small anthology of texts by Benedict XVI on...

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South Korean Religious Leaders Take Peace Message North

PYONGYANG, North Korea, SEPT. 23, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Twenty-four leaders of the seven most representative religions of South...

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"Bound to Live Together. Religions and Cultures in Dialogue."

DACHAU, Germany, SEPT. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- From Romania, Poland, Hungary and Ukraine, from Italy and Russia...

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Uncovering Media Bias: The ?Ground Zero Mosque? Case Study

15 Sept 2011 - This study is intended to be an initial step towards a deeper analysis of how concrete...

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Russian Orthodox Leader Defends Europe's Roots

ROME, SEPT. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Excluding signs of Christian civilization from Europe does not make it a place friendlier...

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Reminds Interreligious Meeting That the Human Condition Bounds Us to Coexist

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, SEPT. 14, 2011 (Zenit.org).- We can make the planet into a hell by failing to accept one another, or we can...

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Pontiff to Engaged Couples: Don't Be Afraid of Marriage

ANCONA, Italy, SEPT. 12, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is inviting couples to be con?dent in
embarking...

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STATEMENT BY THE MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN PARTNERSHIP OF RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS TEN YEARS AFTER 11 SEPTEMBER 2001

8 Sept 2011 - We, the representatives of the major religions af?liated to the Australian Partnership of Religious Organisations... 

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Moldova: UN human rights expert calls for more fostering of religious diversity

9 September 2011 - Moldova?s Government leaders should demonstrate robust leadership to encourage religious

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A Jewish Reaction to WYD

MADRID, Spain, AUG. 26, 2011 (Zenit.org).- "Absolute success" is the evaluation that David... 

 

 
12 YOUTH ENJOY LUNCH WITH THE POPE
MADRID, Spain, AUG. 20, 2011 (Zenit.org).- "He did everything to make us feel comfortable," says one of the youth...
 

 
Dialogue Council Sends Letter at End of Ramadan
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 19, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Ponti?cal Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent a message to Muslims...
 

 
Faith Shorts 2011 shortlist revealed!
Posted 12 August - Faith not only means different things to different people all over the world, it is expressed in different ways.
 

 
Obama remembers Muslim victims of terror
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama remembered the American Muslims killed on Sept. 11, 2001,
 

 
Academic exchange data on United States, Arab, and Muslim countries shows need for expansion
Posted on August 4, 2011 - The High-Level Group Report of the Alliance of Civilizations emphasizes exchanges as an...
 

 
Ramazan in Chitral
5 Aug 2011 Chitral -- The holy month of Ramazan is in full swing in Chitral, and being observed with full solemnity...
 

 
UN Alliance of Civilizations, British Council and top US universities release timely video series: 100 Questions About Islam
New York; Washington; Columbia, MO (August 2, 2011) - Debates on the role xenophobic anti-Muslim rhetoric played in...
 

 
FGI Perspectives from the other side of the world
3 Aug 2011 - Australia is a very long way from London. After more than twenty-four hours spent on planes and in airports,
 

 
Faith's Role in International Politics
ROME, JULY 24, 2011 (Zenit.org).- As the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks draws near religion's role in con?icts...
 

 
A Diplomatic Mission Bearing Islamic Hip-Hop
22 July - WASHINGTON - In 2005, when the State Department invited Native Deen, one of the most prominent Islamic...
 

 
Cardinal: Mercy Is Key to Interreligious Dialogue
VIEUX-MARCHE, France, JULY 28, 2011 (Zenit.org).- If mercy can be considered a name of God, its role should not be...
 

 
Bound to Live Together: Religions and Cultures in Dialogue
MUNICH, Germany, JULY 19, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Ten years after the attack on New York's World Trade Center, a lay Catholic...
 

 
Watch Tony Blair and Ipsos MORI's Ben Page discussing new research on faith and globalisation
Posted 20 July - Yesterday Tony Blair and Ben Page, CEO of Ipsos MORI led a discussion on globalisation...
 

 
Vatican: Traveling a "Privileged Event"
VATICAN CITY, JULY 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican is calling tourism as a "privileged event" as it offers an opportunity...
 

 
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AS A HUMAN RIGHT
ROME, JUNE 26, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Europe has seen a number of high profile disputes over religion and public policy...
 

 
Catholics mark Pope's 60 years of priesthood with 60 hours of prayer 
29 June 2011 - Catholics around the world are celebrating Pope Benedict XVI's 60th anniversary of priestly ordination...
 

 


Hunger: The Biggest Problem That Can Be Fixed
ROME, JUNE 29, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Natural disasters cannot be avoided, but world hunger can be -- and 1 billion people...
 

 
Are Talks With Orthodox Getting Anywhere? Pope Says Yes
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 28, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI today told an of?cial Orthodox delegation that talks between the...
 

 
Ivanov: Macedonia, a model of religious freedom
22 Jun - Macedonian President, George Ivanov, during his speech in the conference "Facing tomorrow 2011" being held in Jerusalem,
 

 
Tony Blair Faith Foundation 
Posted 20 June 2011 - In late March, we asked people around the world to organise multi-faith action to raise...
 

 
"Signi?cant Common Ground" Found With Pentecostals
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican's ecumenism council initiated a sixth phase in conversation with...
 

 
Cardinal Bertone Calls Business Leaders to Be Daring
ROME, JUNE 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI's secretary of state says that ethical business leaders today face the...
 

 
Culture Council Partners With US Stem Cell Company
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 16, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Ponti?cal Council for Culture is collaborating with a U.S. company...
 

 
Pope: Gypsy Children Entitled to a Better Life
ROME, JUNE 13, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says Gypsy children are entitled to a better life, as he urged them...
 

 
Nigerian Bishop Lays Ground Rules for Muslim-Christian Dialogue
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, JUNE 10, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Northern Nigeria has suffered a string of attacks by Islamic extremists...
 

 
 
Pope: Church Is a Willing Partner With Civil Authorities
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 9, 2011 (Zenit.org) - The efforts in recent years of Christian communities, including...
 

 
Spain, Italy Hold Religious Freedom International Seminar Under UNAOC Auspices
9 June 2011 - Under the auspices of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, Spain and Italy have joined together to hold...
 

 
"Green Pope" Reiterates Call for "Human Ecology"
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 9, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Speaking to envoys from six nations representing four continents,
 

 
Vatican Of?cial Backs a Next Step for Multiculturalism
ROME, JUNE 2, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Instead of multiculturalism, it's time to speak of interculturalism, according...
 

 
Holy See Backs New Plan for Least Developed Countries
ISTANBUL, Turkey, MAY 23, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The so-called Least Developed Countries are not...
 

 
Anglican-Catholic Group Focused on "What Unites Us"
VATICAN CITY, MAY 29, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Anglicans and Catholics are af?rming that "what unites us is greater..
 

 
 
Synod Calls for Coexistence of Religions in Mideast
VATICAN CITY, MAY 27, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Religions must coexist in the Middle East, for the promotion of peace...
 

 
Rimini Meeting Takes Message of Friendship to UN
ROME, MAY 24, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The annual Rimini Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples,
 

 
Benedict XVI Makes Historic Call to Space
VATICAN CITY, MAY 22, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI held an historic teleconference over the...
 

 
 
"The same mosquito can go to mosque on Friday and church on Sunday. If a mosquito can work interfaith, then so can we."
24 May 2011 - Peter Salifu of NIFAA, speaking on Thursday to a crowd of more than 100 Muslim and Christian...
 

 
Egypt Looking to Smooth Ties With Vatican
VATICAN CITY, MAY 23, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Egypt's minister of foreign affairs visited the Vatican...
 

 
 
GDF IN ACTION: Do One Thing for Diversity & Inclusion
Posted 23 May 2011 - Celebrating UN World Day for Cultural Diversity.
 

 
Vatican-Islam Dialogue Notes Common Aims in Education
VATICAN CITY, MAY 20, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican's council for interreligious dialogue and a Jordan-based institute on...
 

 
Benedict XVI Calling on Youth for Global Peace
VATICAN CITY, MAY 19, 2011 (Zenit.org).- If the world is going to achieve peace, young people have a key role to play...
 

 
Anglican-Catholic Dialogue Presses On
BOSE, Italy, MAY 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- One might wonder if it's foolish optimism that has gathered 10 Anglicans and seven...
 

 
Pope Notes Cooperation With Jews in Charity Work
VATICAN CITY, MAY 12, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is underlining the areas in which Catholics and Jews work together,
 

 
Calls for Protection of Families
WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 11, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The U.S. bishops are reminding government leaders of the "long overdue"...
 

 
PAPAL HOMILY FOR JOHN PAUL II BEATIFICATION MASS
VATICAN CITY, MAY 1, 2011 (Zenit.org). - Here is a Vatican translation of the homily given today by  Benedict XVI... 
 

 
Dr. Lobsang Sangay is the New Political Leader of Tibet
27 Apr 2011 - Dharamshala: -The next Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) of the Central Tibetan Administration was announced...
 

 
Sathya Sai Baba interred with State honours
28 Apr 2011 - PUTTAPARTHI: The mortal remains of the 85-year-old spiritual guru, Sathya Sai Baba, were interred amid...
 

 
Pope Contrasts Easter Joy With Suffering Humanity
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In his Easter message, Benedict XVI contrasted the joy of the Resurrection...
 

 
 
Calls for Integration in Society
ROME, APRIL 21, 2011 (Zenit.org).- A history of discrimination and persecution, including genocide perpetrated...
 

 
Holy Week around the world
April 21, 2011 - Billions of Christians around the globe are commemorating in various ways Jesus's cruci?xion and resurrection...
 

 
Holy See to UN: Fertility Shouldn't Be Feared
NEW YORK, APRIL 13, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations is challenging...
 

 
Maronite Patriarch Stresses Unity in Diversity
ROME, APRIL 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The new patriarch of the Maronite Church was in Rome this week, af?rming a vision of unity and diversity.
 

 
Indian guru Satya Sai Baba in critical condition in Puttaparthi
5 April 2011 - ONE of India's most famous spiritual gurus is in a critical condition in the intensive care unit of a southern... 
 

 
Ban stresses cultural tolerance at meeting with representatives of Islamic countries
5 April 2011 - The recent burning of a copy of the Koran in the United States 
and similar...  
 

 
VATICAN NOTES COMMON QUEST FOR TRUTH WITH BUDDHISM
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 31, 2011 (Zenit.org) - The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is underlining the quest...  
 

 
 
Catholic, Jewish Leaders Stress Need for Prayer
JERUSALEM, APRIL 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Catholic and Jewish leaders are together underlining the importance of...
 

 


VATICAN NOTE ON OCCASION OF BUDDHIST VESAKHA
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 31, 2011 (Zenit.org).­ Here is the letter of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue...
 

 
 
Conference Clari?es Church's View on Human Rights
NAPLES, Florida, APRIL 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The discussion on human rights has become muddled as various...
 

 
 
Courtyard of the Gentiles Seen As Turning Point for Dialogue
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 27, 2011 (Zenit.org).- With the promotion of the Courtyard of the Gentiles,
 

 
US Muslims seek to change on-screen image
25 March  - US Islamic groups have long complained about how Muslims are portrayed by the media. Now Hollywood...
 

 
Forum Opens for Those Approaching God as the Unknown
PARIS, MARCH 25, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Courtyard of the Gentiles, a new forum for dialogue between believers and...
 

 
UN rights body ditches call to condemn religious 'defamation,' focuses on freedom of belief 
24 March  - GENEVA ? The U.N.'s top human rights body has replaced its traditional condemnation of religious...
 


Everything you need to know: Vernal or spring equinox 2011 
20 March  - In 2011, the vernal or spring equinox comes on March 20 at 23:21 UTC. To understand what happens...
 

 
Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nauroz, Nevruz
Posted 21 March  - Inscribed in 2009 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
 

 
Can Atheists and Believers Form a Duet?
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 18, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Ponti?cal Council for Culture is giving more details...
 

 
POPE REFLECTS ON CITIZENSHIP IN GLOBALIZED WORLD
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 14, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is urging Italian administrators to remember the twin concepts ...
 

 
A book for dialogue 
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 13, 2011 (Zenit.org). Benedict XVI's second volume of "Jesus of Nazareth" is a work of "historical"...   
 

 
There's something attractive about Bogdan, the Serbian boy who claims to be 'magnetic'
24th February 2011 - A seven-year-old boy in Serbia is attracting worldwide attention after his family claim he is magnetic.
 

 
Almsgiving Brings Us Closer to God, Says Pope
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 11, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is encouraging charitable giving, noting that this brings us...
 

 
Stresses Need for Interreligious Respect
ROME, MARCH 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, who knew the assassinated Pakistani Federal Minister...
 

 
Vatican Urges UN to Protect the Right to Seek Truth
GENEVA, Switzerland, MARCH 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Citing a study that found 75 out of every 100 people killed for...
 

  
POPE'S NEW BOOK EXPLORES CREATION, SEARCH FOR TRUTH
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 2, 2011 (Zenit.org).In his latest book, Benedict XVI is underlining the serious needfor mankind...
 

 
Vatican Recruits Youth to Foster Jewish-Christian Relations
PARIS, MARCH 3, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican's committee on relations with the Jews and its Jewish counterpart...
 

 
Holy See to UN: Education Must Respect Values
NEW YORK, MARCH 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- If education does not respect religious and cultural values, then it runs the...
 

 
Orthodox Leader Calls for Alliance With Catholics
MOSCOW, MARCH 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev is emphasizing the need to ally...
 

 
Statement of International Catholic-Jewish Committee
PARIS, MARCH 3, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is the joint declaration of the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious...
 

 
Intercultural Aspects of Social Communication
ROME, FEB. 22, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Ponti?cal Urban University of Rome is attempting to train professionals to use...
 

 
BENEDICT XVI GREETS RUSSIAN PRESIDENT
VATICAN CITY, FEB. 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI received in audience today Dmitry Medvedev, the president...
 

 
Benedict XVI: We Are One Family
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 16, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is af?rming that, despite the differences that exist among...
 

 
Rome's Chief Rabbi: Jews and Catholics Are Brothers
ROME, JAN. 18, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The 22nd annual Jewish-Christian dialogue day was held in Italy on Monday.
 


Bishop's Message for Day of Migrants, Refugees
LONDON, JAN. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is the message of Bishop Patrick Lynch, chairman of the Of?ce for Migration...
 

 
"Original Cell of the Society Is the Family, Founded on Marriage Between a Man and Woman" 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 14, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today upon...
 

 
 
MOSCOW THINK TANK HONORS JOHN XXIII AIDE
 
ROME, JAN. 12, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences is honoring a secretary...
 

 
Pope to Hold Peace Summit With Religious Heads
 
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Saturday he will host a summit of world religious leaders in the city of Assisi...
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Caritas Gives Voice to Migrant Women
 
SALY, Senagal, JAN. 7, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Historically, men have been the providers and protectors of the family unit, to the...
 

 
Benedict XVI Explains Mother Teresa's Fame
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 6, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Why was Mother Teresa so famous? Because she lived for and in the love of God,
 

 
Make Home a Virtue School, Pontiff Tells Families
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 6, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is encouraging Christian families to make their homes a nursery of virtues.
 

Pontiff Af?rms Mystery of Childbirth
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is highlighting the mystery of childbirth, in which parents are offered a ...
 

 
Pontiff Stresses Urgent Need for Religious Freedom
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 1, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is stressing the need for religious freedom throughout the world as...
 

 
Benedict XVI delivers gifts to sick children on the occasion of Epiphany
 
Jan 5 2011 - Pope Benedict XVI gave presents to sick children treated in hospital Roman on Wednesday, the eve...
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MYSTERY OF LOVE  - THE POPE
 
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The birth of Christ is a "mystery of love" that must be looked upon with faith...
 

 
PATRIARCH UNDERLINES ROLE OF FAMILY, VALUE OF LIFE
BETHLEHEM, West Bank, DEC. 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The birth of Christ teaches the faithful many lessons,
BISHOPS WELCOME US RATIFICATION OF NUCLEAR TREATY
 
WASHINGTON, D.C., DEC. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The U.S. bishops are welcoming Wednesday's Senate ratification... 
 

PONTIFF SENDS CHRISTMAS NOTE TO GYPSY CHILDREN
 
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI sent a letter of gratitude to a school for gypsy children,
 

 


CHRISTMAS JOY BECOMES A PRAYER, SAYS POPE
 
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is asking the Christ Child tonight to establish the dominion...
 

 
UN, religious leaders promote exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia
21 December 2010 - Faced with a marked decrease in exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia, the United Nations...
 

 
Happy Holidays
 
On behalf of Global Dialogue Foundation, it is our pleasure to wish you all the best over the holiday season and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.  May you enjoy and cherish your cultural and/or faith holidays and convey them to the younger generations so that all cultures on Earth will one day, form 'Unity in Diversity' as a safeguarded pathway for our future together, forever... 
 

 
Focolare Youth Underline Meaning of Christmas
 
ROME, DEC. 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As Christmas shoppers crowd the streets of Rome, children walk among them.. 
 

 
Enrollment of Muslim students is growing at Catholic colleges in U.S. 
 
December 20, 2010; On a quick break between classes last week, Reef Al-Shabnan slipped into an empty room at... 
 

 
PONTIFF LOOKS FOR MORE FRUITS IN UNITY DIALOGUE
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is expressing thankfulness for progress made in...
 

 
Is interfaith dialogue working?
12 December 2010 - As activists and government officials call for a bottom-up approach to the issue, academics and...
 

 
Religious Leaders Unite to Defend Marriage
WASHINGTON, D.C., DEC. 6, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Religious leader from Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Evangelical...
 

 
Vatican Aide Considers Situations of Migrant Women 
SALY, Senegal, DEC. 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Ponti?cal Council for Migrants and Travelers is ...
 

 
Freedom of information vital for promoting cultural diversity, says UN of?cial 
29 November 2010 - Freedom of information, and universal access to it, is crucial to promoting cultural and linguistic diversity...
 

 
Encourages Dialogue on the Dividing Issues
ISTANBUL, Turkey, DEC. 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople is underlining...
 


 
Vatican Interreligious Dialogue Leader in Pakistan 
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, NOV. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Ponti?cal Council for Interreligious Dialogue is ...
 

 
Blair, Hitchens: Mun debate: Reactions from the audience
26 Nov 2010- This evening Tony Blair supported the motion 'Be it resolved religion is a force for good in the world' against...
 


 
Bishop Stresses Urgency of Defending Marriage
BALTIMORE, Maryland, NOV. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky is underlining...
 


Dialogue More Than Political Action, Says Pope
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Ecumenical dialogue isn't about arriving at political agreements and making...
 

 
Catholics, Muslims Note Need for Religious Freedom
TEHRAN, Iran, NOV. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The importance of religious freedom as a right inherent to human dignity...
 

 
Of?cials: Record number of Muslims to participate in Hajj 
15 Nov 2010 - Mecca, Saudi Arabia (CNN) -- About 1.8 million Muslims were in the holy city of Mecca on Monday for...
 

 
Church Calls for Care of Homeless in Asia
BANGKOK, Thailand, NOV. 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The need for greater care of the homeless was underlined in the ?nal ...
 

 
Pope Stresses Peace Based on Respect for Persons 
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is underlining respect for human persons as an "indispensable"...
 

 
A Diwali Reflection by Professor Anantanand Rambachan 
5 November 2010 - Diwali is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika, which corresponds to October-November in...
 

 
Holy See to UN: Work Together to Promote Person's Dignity
NEW YORK, NOV. 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Respect for human rights and the promotion of human dignity are key to eliminating...
 

 
My year as a Faiths Act Fellow
2 November 2010 - My name is Pritpal Kaur, and I am a Faiths Act Alumna. I was paired with Sean Rose, a Roman...
 

 
Aide: Mideast Synod Marked by "Realism of Hope"
ROME, NOV. 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The recent Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops was characterized...
 

 
WE ARE ONE FAMILY, SAYS BENEDICT XVI
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- We are all part of one human family, with equal rights to share in the fruits of...
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CARITAS MOBILIZED ON 3 FRONTS IN INDONESIA
ROME, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Caritas workers in Indonesia are working tirelessly to come to the aid of those affected...
 

 
VATICAN STRESSES MUTUAL RESPECT IN HINDU RELATIONS
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is underlining mutual respect...
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2,000 CITIES UNITE IN PRAYER FOR HOLY LAND PEACE
JERUSALEM, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The faithful worldwide are invited to join the 2,000 cities already planning to...
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PRELATE NOTES RELIGION'S ROLE IN MIGRATION PROBLEM
ROME, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The religious dimension has much to offer in dealing with the uncertainty and conflict...
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CHRISTIAN WIVES, SPOUSES HAVE MODEL IN ST. BRIDGET
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI offered St. Bridget of Sweden as an example for all Christians...
 

 
 
SYNOD ADDRESSES DIALOGUE, PEACE, MIGRATION
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, a common date for Christmas ...
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CHRISTIAN EMIGRATION AN ISLAMIC CRISIS
ROME, OCT. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- When Muhammad al-Sammak hears someone affirm that interreligious dialogue is ...
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HOLY SEE CALLS FOR CULTURE OF PEACE
NEW YORK, OCT. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See is urging the United Nations and all countries to work toward building...
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PRELATE STRESSES NEEDS OF HOMELESS
BANGKOK, Thailand, OCT. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers is underlining...
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FOSTERING DIALOGUE, BUILDING COMMUNITY 
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Today we began with the synod father's interventions, which were related to the...
 

 
TURNING INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE INTO ACTION
ROME, OCT. 13, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As the synod fathers gathered at the Vatican to begin the second day of the Special Assembly ...
 

 
RABBI NOTES PROGRESS IN JEWISH-CHURCH RELATIONS
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 13, 2010 (Zenit.org).- When Catholics and Jews get to know each other, they tend to see each other as ...
 

 
EGYPTIAN BISHOP: TAKE DIALOGUE TO THE STREETS
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- While interreligious dialogue between leaders is advancing, it's time to take it to the...
 

 
POPE URGES CHURCH-STATE COLLABORATION 
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- There should be "loyal and respectful collaboration" between the Church and state,
 

 
DIALOGUE TAKES MORE THAN TALKING, HOLY SEE SUGGESTS 
NEW YORK, SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Voicing opposite positions and irreconcilable ideologies is not truly dialogue, a Vatican...
 

 
LORD PATTEN ON UK TRIP: A HUGE SUCCESS AND TRIUMPH
LONDON, SEPT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The government representative who oversaw Benedict XVI's Sept. 16-19 journey to the...
 

 
CATHOLIC-ORTHODOX MEETING NOTES PRIMACY OF CHARITY
VIENNA, Austria, SEPT. 29, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Orthodox and Catholic theologians studying one of the main issues on the road to full...
 

 
POPE IDENTIFIES HIS MINISTRY AS THAT OF A PILGRIM
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is likening his papal ministry to that of a pilgrim, who travels throughout the...
 

 
UNION OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN PLAN JERUSALEM MEETING
ROME, SEPT. 29, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations will celebrate 100 years of serving the Church...
 

 
US RELIGIOUS LEADERS SUPPORT PEACE EFFORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C., SEPT. 30, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Religious leaders representing Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities are...
 

 
Face to Faith US launched at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 22, 2010 Today Face to Faith, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation US's global schools program, became part of...
 

 
PONTIFF ASKS PRAYERS FOR CATHOLIC-ORTHODOX MEETING
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Obedience to Christ and today's challenges to Christianity oblige Christians to be...
 

 
POPE AFFIRMS "HONOR" OF ADDRESSING UK PARLIAMENT
BIRMINGHAM, England, SEPT. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is expressing gratitude for the honor of being invited to address...
 

 
UK PRIME MINISTER ACKNOWLEDGES PONTIFF'S IMPACT
BIRMINGHAM, England, SEPT. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is underlining the impact of Benedict XVI's...
 

 
UK TRIP COORDINATOR: POPE WAS HERE AS A FATHER
LONDON, SEPT. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The coordinator of Benedict XVI's state visit to the United Kingdom says the Pope "was here...
 

 
PONTIFF VOICES CONCERN OVER MARGINALIZED RELIGION
LONDON, SEPT. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is voicing concern over the marginalization of Christianity in "tolerant," societies, and...
 

 
POPE OPENS NEW CHAPTER FOR CHURCH IN UK
LONDON, SEPT. 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- If the first two days of the papal visit were mostly related to matters of Church and state, today this...
 

 
BENEDICT XVI STRESSES ETHICS IN POLITICS
LONDON, SEPT. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is underlining the need to base political decisions in ethical foundations and objective...
 

 
REBUILDING TRUST BETWEEN CHRISTIANS AND HINDUS
BERHAMPUR, India, SEPT. 13, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The principal challenge facing the Church in India is not the reconstruction of buildings...


 
MARY IS MOTHER OF THE CIVILIZATION OF LOVE
MEXICO CITY, SEPT. 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The head of the Knights of Columbus is encouraging the faithful to turn to Mary as Mother of...
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POPE TO BRAZIL'S BISHOPS: PROMOTE UNITY
CASTEL GANDOLFO, SEPT. 10, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI urged the bishops of Brazil to promote dialogue among Christians in...
 

 
POPE WELCOMES GROWING INTEREST IN ORTHODOX MEETING
ROME, SEPT. 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A papal message to an annual meeting on Orthodox spirituality noted growing participation in the...
 

 
BENEDICT XVI SENDS NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO RABBI
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).-Benedict XVI sent a message of congratulations and friendship to Riccardo Di Segni, chief rabbi...


 
Stress Importance of Education Toward Respect
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent a message to Muslims, underlining...
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PONTIFF SAYS MOTHER TERESA "INVALUABLE" FOR WORLD
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Mother Teresa of Calcutta was an "invaluable gift" for the world during her lifetime, and she..
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HOW INDIA REMEMBERS MOTHER TERESA
NEW DELHI, India, JULY 29, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Almost 100 years ago, on Aug. 26, 1910, a baby girl named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu ...
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Visit web - Memorial house of Mother Teresa
 

 
CATHOLIC, RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCHES EMBRACE
ROME, AUG. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- High-ranking representatives of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches embraced on Monday...
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POPE MOURNS LEADER IN JEWISH-CATHOLIC DIALOGUE
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is expressing his grief at the death of a retired bishop of Livorno, Italy, Albert...
 

 
UK PRELATE PREDICTS NEW PHASE IN CHURCH RELATIONS
LONDON, AUG. 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI's Sept. 16-19 visit to the United Kingdom will mark a new phase in the relations...
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Christian faith plus Chinese productivity
26 Aug 2010 - At first glance, it looks as though it could be any other factory driving the rapid development of the Chinese economy.
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Peking University joins our Faith and Globalizations Initiative
29 Jul 2010 - On Thursday 29th July Peking University has become the first Chinese University and the seventh in the world to partner...
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RAMAZAN: a month of bountiful blessings
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2010 - Ramazan fasting is not merely refraining from eating, and drinking but carries the added significance of...
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One Who Prays Is Never Alone, Affirms Pontiff
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, JULY 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The voice of one who prays is interwoven with the voice of the Church, since...
 

 


Benedict XVI: Remember to Take God on Vacation 
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, JULY 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is underlining the importance of using summer vacation and...
 

 
230 Latin America Projects Seek Vatican Aid 
VATICAN CITY, JULY 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A papal foundation that aids the development of the poorest populations in Latin America...
 

 
Interview With Jesuit Father Samir Khalil Samir
ROME, JULY 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The coexistence of Christians and Muslims is good for civil society because their mutual...
 

 
BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF ECUMENISM
July 8 - What a beautiful example of ecumenism. I feel very much moved by the concrete gesture of Christian solidarity and brotherhood...
 

 
BENEDICT XVI NOTES LEGACY OF PREDECESSORS
ROME, JUNE 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Placing himself in the line of his predecessors, Benedict XVI is giving new force to the Church's...
 

 
POPE PRAISES ORTHODOX COMMITMENT TO UNITY
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox is at a "crucial point"...
 

 
...the secret of the future lies in the dialogue...
ROME, JUNE 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The secretary of the Pontifical Council of Migrants and Travelers is stressing the need to move...
 

 
VATICAN AIDE WELCOMES NEWS OF PAN-ORTHODOX COUNCIL
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 3, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The forthcoming preparation of a Pan-Orthodox Council is a reason for joy, says a subsecretary..
 

 
Secular State Should Be Free, Vatican Tells Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba, JUNE 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A state can be secular -- Christ himself said as much -- but this should not violate religious...
 

SYMPOSIUM AIMS TO BUILD EUROPE-ASIA BRIDGES
ZURICH, Switzerland, JUNE 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A symposium began today at the University of Zurich, gathering international scholars...
 

 
Tony Blair welcomes the University of Western Australia to the Faith and Globalisation initiative 
7 June - The University of Western Australia has become the ?rst Australian University and the ?fth in the world to partner with the Tony...
 

POPE: DIALOGUE A KEY ELEMENT TO LASTING PEACE
NICOSIA, Cyprus, JUNE 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI explained to the small Catholic community in Cyprus today that interreligious...
 

CROSS PRESENTED AS TRIUMPH OF GOOD OVER EVIL
NICOSIA, Cyprus, JUNE 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- While the cross is an instrument of torture and suffering, it also represents the triumph of God's love...
 

Universal Truth, Rays of Light for the future
4 June 2010 - There is such truth that only God knows. It is inextricably bound in the rays of light, in the movements and patterns of life...
 

VATICAN AIDE WELCOMES NEWS OF PAN-ORTHODOX COUNCIL
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 3, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The forthcoming preparation of a Pan-Orthodox Council is a reason for joy, says a...
 

CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS DIALOGUE ABOUT EDUCATION
VENICE, Italy, JUNE 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- On June 21, some 50 people from 20 countries, Christian and Muslim, will gather for a...
 

 
Showing regard for others key to tackling today's great challenges - Ban 
28 May 2010 - On a day when millions worldwide are marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, Secretary...
 

 
AIDE: MUSIC HELPS CATHOLIC-ORTHODOX DIALOGUE
VATICAN CITY, MAY 24, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Music has played a crucial role in relations between Catholics and Orthodox, says...
 

 
VATICAN STRESSES COMMON VALUES WITH BUDDHISTS
VATICAN CITY, MAY 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is underlining the common values of...
 

 
ALL PEOPLE AWAIT JESUS, SAYS BENEDICT XVI
PORTO, Portugal, MAY 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Everyone is waiting for Jesus, even those who don't realize it, says Benedict XVI.
 

 
POPE: JESUS REMAINS NEAR US
VATICAN CITY, MAY 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Though Jesus ascended into heaven, he remains close to us in order to guide us along...
 

 
CHURCH'S MISSION IS TO SEEK TRUTH, SAYS POPE
LISBON, Portugal, MAY 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is affirming that the Church has a mission to promote the search for truth...
 


FORGIVENESS DOES NOT REPLACE JUSTICE, SAYS POPE
LISBON, Portugal, MAY 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says the greatest persecution that the Church endures comes from the...
 

 
ORTHODOX, CATHOLICS REFLECT ON CHARITY TOWARD POOR
ROME, MAY 6, 2010 (Zenit.org).- An international congress drew ecclesial leaders, scholars and members of several Christian...
 

 
METROPOLITAN FILARET: IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STEP TOWARD UNITY
VATICAN CITY, MAY 6, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The time is now for the Orthodox and Catholic Churches to take a step toward unity, and for...
 

 
Addresses Topics of Peace, Dialogue
VATICAN CITY, MAY 6, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI spoke of peace in the Middle East and interreligious dialogue upon receiving in...

 
Benedict XVI Recognizes Toaff's Role in Dialogue
VATICAN CITY, MAY 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI sent a message of congratulations to the former chief rabbi of Rome, Elio Toaff...

 
Highlights Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue
VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Catholic and Russian Orthodox leaders will together organize a celebration of the "Days of...

  
Commitment to Intercultural Exchanges Discussed
VATICAN CITY, MAY 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI received in audience today the president of Georgia, Mikhail Saakashvili, during...

 
CARDINAL KASPER HONORED BY JEWISH COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Walter Kasper was honored last week by the American Jewish Committee for...

  
 
World Conference on Dialogue among Religions and Civilizations - Ohrid 2010
Second World Conference on Inter-Religious and Inter-Civilization Dialogue : ?Religion and Culture - Unbreakable Chain Among Nations?..
 

 
ARCHBISHOP NICHOLS: DIALOGUE A TASK FOR ALL
LONDON, APRIL 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The task of interreligious dialogue isn't only a task for leaders of the world's religions, but rather...

 
Ban issues call for religious leaders to foster dialogue between cultures
27 April 2010 - Religious leaders have a vital part to play in promoting dialogue between different cultures and societies at a time when...

 
POPE URGES MACEDONIA TO KEEP ITS ROOTS
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is expressing his hopes that Macedonia can come to form part of the European...
 

 
HOLY SEE CALLS FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
NEW YORK, APRIL 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The permanent observer of the Holy See at the United Nations is underlining the need for a holistic...
 

 


COMMANDMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
ROME, APRIL 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In the five years since he was elected Pope, Benedict XVI has repeatedly spoken out on issues...

 
...promote dialogue between the Northern and Southern shores of the Mediterranean
VALLETTA, Malta, APRIL 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Respect for human life isn't just a value held by most Maltese, it's part of the...

 
HOLY SEE TO UNESCO: DEVELOPMENT NEEDS TECHNOLOGY 
PARIS, APRIL 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See is telling the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization that "global...
 

  
... PRAISE THEME OF CHARITY
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI spent a few hours of his post-Easter rest watching a new film...

  
 
PONTIFF LOOKS FORWARD TO MALTA VISIT
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is looking forward to his visit the Maltese Islands this Saturday and...
 

 
POPE WANTS TO DIALOGUE WITH ATHEISTS, SAYS PRELATE
VALENCIA, Spain, APRIL 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is working to further the dialogue between faith and reason, and...

 
PEACE AND JOY ARE FOR EVERYONE, SAYS POPE
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says the mission of the Church is to bring to all people the...

 
Shroud of Turin goes on display for first time in decade
10 April 2010 - The city of Turin rolled out the red carpet Saturday as the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be the burial cloth of...
 

 
CHRISTIANS, JEWS AND MUSLIMS CONVERGE ON JERUSALEM
JERUSALEM, APRIL 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Jerusalem experienced a flux of pilgrims today as Christians, Jews and Muslims were...
 

 
MAY JESUS NOT WEEP AGAIN FOR JERUSALEM
JERUSALEM, APRIL 1, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The heads of Churches of the Holy Land admit they know the "power of evil" and the...
 

 
...tolerance and dialogue among believers will prevail...
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 31, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI will pray next month that tolerance and dialogue among believers will
 

 
1st Black Priest in US Might Be Recognized a Saint
CHICAGO, MARCH 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- After being born into slavery and living a priestly ministry overshadowed by racism, the first...
 

 
Muslim philanthropists gather at UN-backed event to discuss hunger, development
21 March 2010 - Muslim philanthropists, along with Government and business leaders from around the world, are gathering in Doha,
 

 
MOTHER TERESA SHOWS FAMILIES HOW TO BE HOLY
 
NEW YORK, MARCH 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Mother Teresa encouraged working with the poor not only in the slums of India, but primarily
 

  
AFRICAN PRELATE: NEW CHURCHES BENEFIT ALL FAITHS
 
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A bishop from Burkina Faso is affirming that people of all faiths welcome the construction
 

  
POPE THANKS SUDAN'S BISHOPS FOR PEACE EFFORTS
 
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 15, 2010 (Zenit.org).- One of the needed ingredients to consolidating peace in Sudan is interreligious dialogue
 

  
ST. PATRICK WAS A MIGRANT, RECALLS PRELATE
 
MAYNOOTH, Ireland, MARCH 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- St. Patrick was himself a migrant, and Irish are called to build a society that is
 

  
BENEDICT XVI VISITS LUTHERANS TO PROMOTE UNITY
 
ROME, MARCH 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Today Benedict XVI visited a Lutheran church in Rome with the purpose of promoting unity by
 

  
PROGRAM CONFIRMED FOR PONTIFF'S MAY TRIP TO TURIN
 
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Archdiocese of Turin has published the program for its most high-profile visitor to the
 

  
 
US YOUTH CAN PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO NATION "UNDER GOD" 
 
 
 
 
SAN FRANCISCO, California, MARCH 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- An appeals court in California today ruled that the phrase "one nation
 
 
  
INSTITUTE OFFERS WEBINARS FOR MARRIED COUPLES
 
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, MARCH 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- This month, couples are being offered a chance to strengthen
 

  
General Assembly President travels to Asia for two-nation tour
 
10 March 2010 - The President of the General Assembly is on his way to the Republic of Korea and the Philippines for talks with senior
 


Aide Explains Pope's Surprise Plan to Visit Spain 
 
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 8, 2010
 
POPE: NO GOVERNMENT CAN MAKE LOVE SUPERFLUOUS 
 
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 8, 2010
 
Benedict XVI: Don't Lose the Opportunities God Gives
 
ROME, MARCH 7, 2010
 
Suffering Is for a Greater Good, Pope Af?rms 
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 7, 2010


 
SALESIAN: TIME TO GET TO WORK RECONSTRUCTING HAITI
 
ROME, MARCH 2, 2010
 
Meet the National Director of Catholic Mission India, Mgr Siluvai Ignaci 
5 March 2010


 
MUSLIMS, CATHOLICS DISCREDIT RELIGION-INSPIRED VIOLENCE
 
CAIRO, Egypt, MARCH 1, 2010
 
ENGAGING DIPLOMACY AND RELIGION  
 
ROME, FEB. 28, 2010
 
CANONIZATION DATE SET FOR AUSTRALIA'S 1ST SAINT
 
SYDNEY, Australia, FEB. 19, 2010
 
BENEDICT XVI TO VISIT LUTHERAN CHURCH IN ROME
 
VATICAN CITY, FEB. 18, 2010
 
A message for 'Maha Parinirvana' from friend of the foundation Dr. Sunil Kariyakarawana 
 
10 FEB,  '
 
PONTIFF: BIOETHICS NEEDS NATURAL LAW 
 
VATICAN CITY, FEB. 14, 2010
 
Oldest Christian Monastery Renovated
 
AL-ZAAFARANA, Egypt, FEB. 11, 2010
 
HOLY SEE: PROMOTING FAMILY CAN BUILD ECONOMY
 
NEW YORK, FEB. 5, 2010
 
2011 YOUTH DAY WEB SITE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH  
 
MADRID, Spain, FEB. 1, 2010
 
CARDINAL: CATHOLIC CHURCH IS GUIDE FOR MANY FAITHS 
 
VATICAN CITY, FEB. 5, 2010
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Pope confirms UK visit for 2010  
 
1 Feb,
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POPE'S WORDS TO BISHOPS OF ENGLAND AND WALES  
 
VATICAN CITY, FEB. 1, 2010
 
SPORT A BUILDING BLOCK OF PEACE, SAYS POPE
 
VATICAN CITY, FEB. 4, 2010
 
VATICAN "JOYFUL" AT SERBIAN PATRIARCH INVITE
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 28, 2010
 
Oscar the cat 'furry angel of death' 
 
AAP February 1, 2010
POPE SAYS NOW IS TIME FOR UNITED TESTIMONY 
 
ROME, JAN. 25, 2010 (Zenit.org)
CATHOLIC-JEWISH COMMISSION: SCIENCE NEEDS RELIGION 
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 20, 2010
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IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICING MEDITATION 
 
25 Jan...
Christian-Jewish Dialogue Day Focuses on Sabbath 
 
ROME, JAN. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org)
Pope at Synagogue Proposes 3 Areas for Teamwork 
 
ROME, JAN. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org)
Pope Calls for Healing With Jews 
 
ROME, JAN. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org)
Benedict XVI Keeping up With Haiti Situation 
 
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 17, 2010
 
Tony Blair partners with global education providers to break down barriers between religions
Posted 9 Jan 2010