interreligious

God needed an admin in heaven

By Jeffrey Salkin — December 23, 2021
(RNS) — A Christian administrative assistant taught me everything about life.

KAICIID quits Vienna, unable to shake off negative Saudi image

By Tom Heneghan — March 10, 2021
(RNS) — The glaring divide between KAICIID’s ideals and Saudi Arabia’s human rights violations increasingly bothered its Austrian hosts.

National Day of Prayer, reshaped by pandemic, includes interfaith and online events

By Adelle M. Banks — May 6, 2020
(RNS) — In its 69th year, the observance — often predominated by evangelical Christians gathering in public places — will feature interfaith and even international voices on computer screens and cellphones.

In Thailand, Pope Francis wins hearts by breaking the mold

By Claire Giangravé — November 22, 2019
BANGKOK (RNS) — In Thailand's highly formal society, Pope Francis’ relaxed approach has already brought together political and religious leaders to help those left behind in the country's increasingly commercial culture.

German town welcomes hundreds from different faiths for food, worship and unity

By Adelle M. Banks — August 23, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — During breaks in their four-day meeting, many delegates to the Religions for Peace global assembly found time to explore the town of about 25,000 people.

Woman chosen to lead Religions for Peace as others urge greater female visibility

By Adelle M. Banks — August 22, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Azza Karam, an expert who works with the U.N. on issues of religion and development, succeeds William Vendley, who has held the role since 1994.

5 things to watch at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly

By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2019
(RNS) — This week's ELCA Churchwide Assembly offers a window into the issues important to many progressive Christians across the United States.

Bobi Wine case heightens tensions between Museveni and Uganda church leaders

By Doreen Ajiambo — September 4, 2018
KAMPALA, Uganda (RNS) — Uganda’s government is trying to prevent faith groups from becoming another voice in the country to speak out against its president’s human rights violations.

Some think interfaith dialogue goes nowhere. A veteran rabbi begs to differ.

By Lauren Markoe — October 3, 2017
JERUSALEM (RNS) – 'No one living in Northern Ireland, South Africa or Bosnia-Herzegovina 30 or 40 years ago believed their conflicts would end, but they did,' said Rabbi Ron Kronish.
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