dialogue with Islam Archives

Christians, Muslims must spread hope, says Vatican message for Ramadan

Apr 16, 2021

Christians and Muslims share a conviction that God calls them to be “witnesses, restorers and builders of hope” both in this life and for the life to come, said the leaders of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.

By Cindy Wooden

Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says

Mar 8, 2021

Pope Francis’s historic visit to the Middle East’s most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq’s borders.

By Dale Gavlak

Pope’s meeting with Shia cleric in Iraq a new phase of interfaith dialogue

Mar 6, 2021

Pope Francis’s March 5-8 visit to Iraq is historic for many reasons, not least of which is the Saturday meeting with the chief figure in Shia Islam, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

By Inés San Martín

Iraq trip is opportunity for pope to build rapport with Shiite Muslims

Feb 21, 2021

As Pope Francis continues his efforts to encourage and personally engage in interreligious dialogue, his planned March trip to Iraq will be an opportunity to extend a hand to the Shiite Muslim community.

By Cindy Wooden

13th-century encounter points way to greater Christian-Muslim understanding

Nov 10, 2019

Eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi took a risk when he crossed the battlefield between Crusader and Muslim forces near Damietta, Egypt, desiring to meet Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil and preach his faith in Jesus Christ.

By Dennis Sadowski

Islam expert brings red hat to multicultural ministry in Liverpool

Sep 15, 2019

Once the top expert on Islam at the Vatican, Cardinal-designate Michael Fitzgerald is unsure whether a new top-ranking title will help or hamper his work ministering in a multicultural inner-city parish in Liverpool, England.

By Carol Glatz

As Pope heads to Gulf States, issues from Islam to immigration loom

Feb 1, 2019

Pope Francis is heading to the UAE this Sunday, and people are wondering what it could mean for the region and interreligious dialogue as well as the war in Yemen.

By Inés San Martín