…advocates education and training on religious reporting for journalism students to enhance their understanding of diverse religions and prevent the spread of misinformation. The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) Ogun State Chapter, has appealed to media practitioners and opinion leaders to desist from spreading misinformation and disinformation about…
Inspiring each other to step outside our comfort zone An “energizing and enriching” meeting took place on Friday 10 January 2025: twelve students and two professors from St. Norbert College near Green Bay, Wisconsin, met with members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue in the Vatican. Dr. O’Connor briefly…
By NAN The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to promoting policies that encourage interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence. The Minister made this remark recently in Abuja at the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, themed “Jesus…
Eminent speakers stress on the need of bridging religious divides The Interfaith Department of Anjuman Sharie Shian hosted the grand launch of the book Interfaith Dialogue: Foundation of Peacebuilding at Mehboob-ul-Millat Hall, Jamia Bab-ul-Ilm. The event saw the presence of distinguished personalities from within and beyond the valley, who commended…
Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur on Monday inaugurated Students Week 2025 with a thought-provoking Academic Dialogue on Interfaith Harmony and Peacebuilding. The event highlighted the crucial role of academia in promoting peace, tolerance, and sustainable development. Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Dr. Mohammad Yousuf Khushk welcomed esteemed guests, reaffirming the…
Religion is here to stay. Rather than dismissing it as a hindrance to peace, we should consider it a potential catalyst for reconciliation. All too often, religion is sidelined when it could be an instrumental force for positive change in the realm of conflict resolution. When municipalities draft laws, when governments…
Medley has shown people of all faiths the power of standing in solidarity with the oppressed not just from their own group or faith, but also vulnerable ‘others.’ When the news got out that the Rev. A. Roy Medley, a former leader of the American Baptist Churches of the United States,…
Dr. Taufiq Abubakar Hussaini, Associate Professor of Islamic Modern Development and Director of the Centre for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue at Bayero University Kano (BUK), has emphasized the significance of Islamic civilization and interfaith dialogue in addressing the myriad challenges facing Nigeria. According to Dr. Taufiq, Islamic civilization offers a…
By Abah Anthony John A Catholic Nun in Nigeria has taken the fight against insecurity, poverty, and violent conflict in the West African country head-on through empowerment initiatives aimed at fostering peace, uplifting the less privileged, and promoting interfaith dialogue. Speaking to ACI Africa on the sidelines of a three-day workshop…
As Pope Francis appoints Cardinal George Koovakad as Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, the Indian-born Cardinal speaks to Vatican News about his new role and his continuing mission to organize the Pope’s Apostolic Journeys. By Andrea Tornielli “I feel wonder, joy, and great trepidation for the immense responsibility of…