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October 25, 2022

Cries for peace can't be ignored, Pope Francis says at interreligious meeting

Pope Francis reads his speech at an interreligious meeting for peace at Rome's Colosseum Oct. 25, 2022. In the distance are the ruins of the Roman Forum.

Standing in front of an ancient symbol of violent battles, Pope Francis and religious leaders from around the world echoed "the cry for peace" of people suffering the impact of conflicts around the world, but especially in Ukraine.

Published in Faith
March 31, 2020

Canada’s religious leaders offer thanks and hope during COVID-19 pandemic

“Canadians are experiencing the devastating impact of COVID-19… but acts of kindness can bring us closer in spirit, despite the requirements of physical distancing,” said an interfaith statement to Canadians signed by more than 80 Canadian faith leaders.

OTTAWA -- Canada’s Catholic bishops have joined with other faith leaders across the country to offer hope and solidarity to all Canadians as the nation faces an unprecedented health and economic crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published in Canada
March 30, 2020

National prayer effort hopes to unite Canadians during COVID-19 crisis

Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast

OTTAWA -- Two Ottawa-based faith leaders have joined together to offer comforting words to Canadians during the COVID-19 health crisis that has closed most places of worship across the country.

Published in Canada
March 28, 2019

Toronto Catholic school board launches new interfaith youth alliance

Students led an interfaith prayer service for victims of the Christchurch shootings during the inaugural event of TCDSB’s Interfaith Youth Alliance Movement.
Sixteen-year-old Mariam Khoshaba is determined to see a future of world religions united in purpose — even if it’s one name tag at a time.
Published in Youth Speak News
May 19, 2017

Vancouver hosts interfaith service for those affected by opioid crisis

More than 900 people in British Columbia died of illicit drug overdoses in 2016. An interfaith prayer for those affected by the opioid crisis was held at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in Vancouver May 18.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – As the strains of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" filled the sanctuary of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in Vancouver, one by one the people in the pews rose silently. Muffled sobbing could be heard from the back corner of the church as a prayer vigil for those affected by the city's opioid crisis ended.

Published in Canada