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Italy just made October 4th a national holiday to honor St. Francis of Assisi, celebrating 800 years since his death and the timeless lessons of peace he left behind. His historic meeting with an Egyptian sultan during the Crusades still shows us a better way forward.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun marked Eid-el-Maulud by calling on Muslims and all Nigerians to embrace the Prophet Muhammad's teachings of compassion and peaceful coexistence. His message emphasized values that unite rather than divide.
A prominent Islamic leader in Nigeria is clearing up controversy and urging peace between religions. Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir told a national gathering that his recent comments were misunderstood and reaffirmed his commitment to interfaith harmony.
Nigeria's ruling party chair and hundreds of Muslim and Christian leaders gathered in Abuja this week to chart a path toward religious harmony in a nation struggling with faith-based violence. The conference marks a rare moment of unity as leaders from different faiths commit to choosing peace over division.
In a Lebanese village devastated by conflict, Muslim residents are joining forces with volunteers to rebuild a destroyed Catholic monastery. The interfaith effort in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh shows hope rising from the rubble.
After nearly splitting over liturgical disputes, 3,500 Syro-Malabar Catholics gathered in Chicago to celebrate 25 years of their U.S. eparchy with hope and unity. The four-day festival showcased how faith communities can choose togetherness over division.
The Vatican has created a welcoming path home for clergy and members who want to leave a traditionalist Catholic group that split from the Church. Hours after declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism, Church leaders offered reconciliation to anyone seeking to return.
A Ghanaian community brought together Christians, Muslims, and traditional leaders in a powerful prayer service focused on unity. The gathering shows how interfaith collaboration can build stronger, more peaceful communities.
Religious leaders from 49 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur to tackle how faith can help young people navigate AI, misinformation, and rapid social change. The summit brought together Muslims, Christians, and other faiths to build bridges instead of barriers.
Nine senior Islamic clerics across Nigeria's South-West region joined forces to reject extremism and reaffirm their commitment to religious unity. The historic declaration came as religious leaders work to counter divisive ideologies spreading in their communities.
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain this week, urging world leaders to stop dividing people for political gain and championing respect for migrants. The first American pope drew massive crowds, including a surge of young Spanish Catholics inspired by his modern approach.
An eight-day cultural celebration in Nigeria brings together people of different faiths to honor tradition, strengthen community bonds, and launch the farming season. The Aji-Ereke festival proves that ancient customs and modern beliefs can peacefully coexist.