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Date of source: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Al-Azhar al-Sharīf vehemently condemns the terrorist attack that was carried out by two armed extremists incited by hate speech against Islam. The gunmen targeted the Islamic Center in San Diego, California and killed three worshippers at the mosque as well as the mosque’s guard. This brutal attack...
Date of source: Sunday, April 19, 2026
For more than 25 years, papal visits to Islamic mosques have become a recurring feature of official tours, sending a clear message reflecting the Catholic Church's openness to interfaith dialogue. The papal tradition began historically with Pope John Paul II, who in 2001 entered the Umayyad Mosque ...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
In light of the escalations in hate speech and political and religious tensions that the world is witnessing, the Catholic Church authorities reaffirmed their firm rejection of any insults affecting religious symbols and His Holiness the Pope, as he is considered the global and spiritual voice ...
Date of source: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Algeria carried profound symbolic, cultural, and political significance, far beyond a routine diplomatic visit. A powerful image came to define the entire visit: the Pope praying at the Great Mosque of Algiers alongside its rector, Mohamed Mamoune El Kacimi El Hassini (...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On Tuesday, April 14, the papal visit continues in Algeria with a trip to the city of Annaba, formerly known as Hippo, a city linked to the history of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
Date of source: Monday, March 16, 2026
The logo for the apostolic journey to Algeria is based on an ancient bas-relief showing two doves drinking from the same cup, symbolizing peace and unity. It also includes the Chi Rho, an ancient Christian symbol, and the map of Algeria, according to the Vatican statement published on Monday.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will make an official visit to Algeria from April 13 to 15. This highly anticipated trip carries religious, symbolic, and diplomatic significance. As the event approaches, Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, outlined the main elements of the program and the objectives of...
Date of source: Monday, February 23, 2026
Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice (BIPJ), stated that U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee gave an interview to renowned journalist Tucker Carlson, which addressed issues related to what is known as Christian Zionism, the borders of the land, and...
Date of source: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
How did Christian Zionism become such an influential force, capable of mobilization, funding and lobbying, since the 1970s? Who are the actors (individuals, institutions and donors) who solidified this orientation within the Republican Party? And how has the landscape changed after Gaza, given the...
Date of source: Monday, February 23, 2026
Pope Leo XIV's historic visit to Algiers and Annaba in Algeria in April is expected to be officially confirmed by the Vatican in the coming days. The program will feature key spiritual stops and aim to strengthen ties between Algeria and the Holy See. The project was discussed at el-Mouradia Palace...
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.