Religions for Peace
The Olympics of suffering: How to get out of it?
By Tarunjit Singh Butalia — October 27, 2023
(RNS) — In conflict, our compassion should not be limited to the side who can prove more pain.
Azza Karam resigns as secretary general of Religions for Peace
By Adelle M. Banks — June 21, 2023
(RNS) — She was elected secretary general at the 10th World Assembly of the global coalition in Lindau, Germany, in 2019, marking the first time a woman and a Muslim was chosen to lead the organization that was founded in 1970.
When it comes to forgiveness, faith and science agree on the benefits
By Azza Karam and Andrew Serazin — October 24, 2022
(RNS) — Across dozens of scientific studies in diverse contexts, the physical and mental health benefits of forgiveness have been validated.
Imam Mohamed Magid appointed to international religious freedom commission
By Adelle M. Banks — August 11, 2022
(RNS) — The former president of the Islamic Society of North America and current co-president of Religions for Peace has played a key role in numerous declarations and dialogues.
As monkeypox spreads, global organizations mobilize faith networks to fight stigma
By Adelle M. Banks — July 20, 2022
(RNS) — ‘There is no shame in having any disease’ is the mantra of Religions for Peace after dealing with past health crises, says its secretary-general.
The tone-deaf crusade for COVID-19 boosters
By Azza Karam — December 10, 2021
(RNS) — The solution is not boosting healthy adults in wealthier countries, but vaccinating the globe.
COP26 event urges partnership between religious, Indigenous leaders to save planet
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 4, 2021
(RNS) — There can be no solution to the climate crisis that does not recognize the rights and spiritualities of Indigenous peoples, according to religious leaders who gathered for the official COP26 side event ‘Making Peace with Nature.’
Young people make their mark at Religions for Peace conference
By Eric J. Lyman — October 7, 2021
(RNS) — Nearly a quarter of those who came to this year’s conference, held in Lindau, Germany, were age 35 or younger.
Haiti’s diverse faiths bolster it against waves of tragedy
By Eric J. Lyman — October 6, 2021
(RNS) — ‘The most important thing in a disaster can be human contact,’ said the Rev. Clement Joseph, head of the state-founded Social Mission of the Haitian Churches and secretary-general for Religions for Peace-Haiti.
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.
Religion can be a healing balm for COVID-19’s disruption, if applied judiciously
By Susan Hayward, Azza Karam, and Katherine Marshall — April 17, 2020
(RNS) — The robust spiritual response to the pandemic should come as no surprise. But without interfaith solidarity, the help faith offers can be misapplied and drive further death and disruption.
Low-cost DNA kits could reduce rate of unreported, unprosecuted rapes in Kenya, beyond
By Eric J. Lyman — September 17, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Two women, one an activist and a survivor of sexual assault and the other a criminologist and university professor, are working on an initiative they hope could change the way rape is treated in the developing world.
Interfaith group pledges to use religion’s influence to address climate change, poverty
By Eric J. Lyman — August 26, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Azza Karam, the newly elected leader of the interfaith group Religions for Peace, urged delegates to the group's recent World Assembly to harness the power of religion to address climate, nuclear arms and income inequality.
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.
Outgoing Religions for Peace leader reflects on decades of interfaith cooperation
By Eric J. Lyman — August 23, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Retiring interfaith leader William Vendley says faith leaders must focus on the common good — as well as the interests of their own communities — in order to help address issues like climate change, peace and terrorism.
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