By C.M. Paul KOCHI, October 4, 2026: In a display of interfaith respect and human gratitude, an Orthodox Christian priest in Kerala opened his home for the Hindu funeral rites of an elderly woman who had spent the last 26 years caring for his family. Vedic chants filled the residenceContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Pilar, Sept 2, 2025: Auxiliary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes of Goa and Daman says dialogue has a transformative power that helps humanity’s growth. “Just as a dining table nourishes the body, dialogue nourishes the soul of humanity,” the prelate told a seminar on the “Basics ofContinue Reading
By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai, May 27, 2024: – A Catholic college president in India spoke about the Buddhist Vesak holiday, which commemorates Gautama Buddha, saying he cherishes a hope “that our multi-cultural, interfaith encounters form communities of awareness and the different religious principles and teachings that should benefit all ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Pilar, Aug 29, 2023: The participants of a seminar on the “Basics of interreligious dialogue” have resolved to organize parish level programs to create awareness among the Goan Catholics about the need to interact with people of other religions. They plan to spend “quality time” withContinue Reading
By Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Francis’ upcoming Apostolic Visit to Kazakhstan on September 13 – 15 will be the Holy Father’s latest gesture to promote peace in the world with the help of religious leaders, suggests the Director of the Holy See Press Office. Matteo Bruni noted that this isContinue Reading
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: In his latest in-flight news conference, Pope Francis said March 8 he’s not afraid to be called a ‘heretic’ for engaging in dialogue with Muslims; that he felt “imprisoned” during Covid-19 lockdowns; he was “shocked” by the destruction he witnessed in the Iraqi city of MarchContinue Reading
Vatican City: “Today more than ever it’s necessary that women are present,” the Pope said June 9. “Woman, possessing special characteristics, can offer an important contribution to dialogue with her ability to listen, to welcome and to generously open herself to others.” Francis spoke to members of the Pontifical CouncilContinue Reading
Religious leaders will participate in a three-day event celebrating the first World Day of PrayerContinue Reading
Vatican City: The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and the beliefs different faith traditions hold in common, such as the figure of God and love. “Many think differently, feel differently, seeking God or meeting God in differentContinue Reading
Lahore: A Dominican priest in Pakistan has praised the nation’s Supreme Court for suspending the death sentence of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman charged with blasphemy, and has emphasized the importance of dialogue between Muslims and Christians. “The Supreme Court of Pakistan has made a great move as her deathContinue Reading
