President Barack Obama told world leaders that promoting democracy and acceptance of people of all faiths are essential to stopping the spread of violent extremism.
Pope Francis arranges burial of homeless man in the Vatican
Original post on The Independent, article by Jenn Selby
Pope Francis made another statement of generosity and charity by allowing a displaced Belgian man to be buried in the Vatican.
In Gesture of Solidarity, Norwegian Muslims Form ‘Ring of Peace’ Around Oslo Synagogue
‘There are many more peace mongers than war mongers,’ an organizer said.
Original post from Common Dreams, article by Nadia Prupis
Voices: Why America Needs Interfaith Groups
Original post on USA today by Adam Gerstenfeld
Within hours of hearing about the killing of three Muslim students, I had been invited to three different prayer vigils for the deceased. All of my invitations came from college interfaith groups.
Pope Francis: ‘Interfaith dialogue is the most effective antidote to violence’
Below is an article from the Catholic Herald:
Pope makes comments in address to mark the 50th anniversary of the Pontifical Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies
15 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2015
Below is an article from the Center for American Progress by Claire Markham & Lauren Kokum
Last year was a time of dynamic engagement for social justice, and progressive faith leaders and religious communities spearheaded much of the action. They tackled the crisis in our immigration system, poverty, climate change, threats to religious freedom and women’s reproductive rights, criminal justice, voting rights, and more. From houses of worship offering prayer vigils around the country to faith-based groups leading rallies outside the U.S. Supreme Court, people of faith are giving public witness to the moral values embedded in our nation’s policies.
