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San Diego mosque attack tests a welcoming community's resolve and interfaith bonds
local5 days ago

San Diego mosque attack tests a welcoming community's resolve and interfaith bonds

Three people were killed in a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including security guard Amin Abdullah who sacrificed himself to shield students and staff as the center’s elementary school evacuated. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime amid a rise in anti-Muslim sentiment following the Gaza conflict. The ICSD has long prioritized openness and interfaith outreach, and authorities and community leaders called for stronger protection and funding for mosques. Vigils drew hundreds and a fundraiser has surpassed $3 million as the community supports victims and begins to rebuild, with the center resuming prayers and focusing on helping children move forward after the tragedy.

via The Guardian|
#hate-crime#interfaith#islamophobia
Pope frames Algeria trip as blessing and bridge-building opportunity
world1 month ago

Pope frames Algeria trip as blessing and bridge-building opportunity

On the return flight to Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV called his Algeria Apostolic Journey a special personal blessing and a wonderful opportunity to build bridges and promote dialogue, thanking Algerian authorities and the local Catholic community; he highlighted St. Augustine's legacy, noted the importance of peaceful coexistence with Muslims, and said the mosque visit underscored that people of different beliefs can live together in peace.

via Vatican News|
#algeria#dialogue#interfaith
Africa Beckons: Pope Launches 11-City Tour to Spotlight Continent’s Catholic Surge
world1 month ago

Africa Beckons: Pope Launches 11-City Tour to Spotlight Continent’s Catholic Surge

Pope Leo begins an 11‑day, four‑country Africa tour—Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—his first major visit to the continent since taking office, to highlight Africa's fast‑growing Catholic Church (about 288 million believers, roughly one‑fifth of all Catholics) and to push peace, migration and interfaith dialogue; the itinerary includes a Mass in Bamenda, a visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers, meetings with bishops and stops at a psychiatric hospital and a prison, covering nearly 18,000 km across 11 cities with around 25 speeches, underscoring the Vatican's prioritization of Africa amid rights and governance concerns in some host countries.

via BBC|
#africa#algeria#catholicism
Detroit Interfaith Bonds Deepen After Michigan Temple Attack
local2 months ago

Detroit Interfaith Bonds Deepen After Michigan Temple Attack

After an antisemitic attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, more than 100 preschool children and teachers sought refuge across the street at Shenandoah Country Club, which later hosted a Shabbat service for the community. The events highlighted long-standing interfaith ties in metro Detroit, where Jewish, Arab and Iraqi American Christians have collaborated amid rising antisemitism and the broader Israel-Hamas war.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#chaldean-community#detroit
Footsteps of Peace: Buddhist Monks Trek 2,300 Miles to D.C.
culture3 months ago

Footsteps of Peace: Buddhist Monks Trek 2,300 Miles to D.C.

A group of about two dozen Buddhist monks is walking roughly 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. on a Walk for Peace led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, visiting state capitals to spread a message of peace with no political agenda. The pilgrimage, backed by a large social media following, has drawn everyday supporters and Christian protesters, and has faced challenges including a Texas car crash that injured two monks; they expect to arrive in Washington, D.C. around Feb. 10, 2026, possibly meeting with lawmakers as part of their mindfulness-focused journey.

via Rolling Stone|
#buddhism#cross-country#culture
LDS Church Mobilizes Relief Across Southern Chile After Wildfires
world3 months ago

LDS Church Mobilizes Relief Across Southern Chile After Wildfires

After January 2026 wildfires in southern Chile killed at least 20 and displaced tens of thousands, hundreds of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turned church buildings in Concepción, Providencia, Los Ángeles and Buin into donation centers to collect and distribute food, hygiene kits and other essentials, coordinating with government authorities and other faith groups. The effort, praised by interfaith partners, reflected resilience and service as church leadership expressed sorrow and solidarity with affected communities.

via Church News|
#chile#interfaith#lds-church
Faith Leaders Build National Network to Resist ICE
us4 months ago

Faith Leaders Build National Network to Resist ICE

Hundreds of clergy from across the United States gathered in Minneapolis to learn from local faith leaders how to protest ICE enforcement, share tactics, and build a nationwide faith-based resistance network. The two-day gathering—organized by MARCH—included trainings on legal observers and spiritual care, and culminated in protests at locations including the Minneapolis airport, signaling a coordinated, interfaith effort to push back against mass deportations and DHS actions while highlighting inclusive, pro‑queer messages and ties to civil rights history.

via RNS | Covering the world of religion.|
#abolish-ice#clergy#immigration
Jenin Church Attacks Highlight Christmas Violence in Palestine
world5 months ago

Jenin Church Attacks Highlight Christmas Violence in Palestine

The Church of the Holy Redeemer in Jenin was vandalized with its Christmas tree set on fire, but the community responded by replacing it and emphasizing hope, unity, and the message of Christmas as a sign of God's presence and resilience amid violence. Archbishop Yllana condemned the act, called for prayers, and highlighted the importance of hope and brotherhood among different faiths in the region.

via Vatican News|
#christmas#hope#interfaith