Parliament of the World’s Religions hopes to harness faith to address world’s ills
Chicago, US RNS Thousands of religious leaders – from Buddhists to Zoroastrians – gathered at Chicago’s cavernous McCormick Place conference centre on Monday for the opening day of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, a historic and influential gathering. Leaders from a wide range of faiths urged attendees to appreciate both the uniqueness of their […]
This week’s parliament of religions is more than a big ‘pat on the back’ for faith
Toronto, CanadaRNS With its theme of “The Promise of Inclusion, the Power of Love,” and its focus on global understanding, the seventh Parliament of the World’s Religions could hardly have picked a more inclusive spot than Toronto, Canada’s largest city. The more than 8,000 people expected from 80 countries in this weeklong gathering will hardly stand out […]