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Twelve months after the tragic events of 7 October, the silence from Australia’s faith communities is deafening. Confronted with the devastating war on Gaza and the ongoing suffering of Palestinians, faith leaders had a moral duty to speak out against these injustices.

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Source: Pearls and Irritations Journal

With more than 400 participants from approximately 60 countries, the Summit of the G20 Interreligious Forum (IF20) was held in Brasília at the end of August, in support of the Social G20, with the purpose of dialoguing and contributing to the promotion of the three priority areas defined by the Brazilian government for the G20.

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Source: Mirage News

Talking about sexual orientation and gender identity can be complex for faith communities, and when people do not feel supported by their faith communities, research tells us that they may experience significant harm.

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Source: University of Divinity

"Can a male health professional treat a Muslim woman?" It's a question that Dr Abu Bakr Sirajuddin Cook, a Sufi Muslim himself, says he's been asked countless times by health and medical students.

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Source: ABC

A memorial service was held on 19 August 2024 for Pam Mamouney, recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), founding member and former president of the Casey Multi-Faith Network in Victoria.

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Source: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News

Domestic violence is a whole-of-society problem. But how are faith communities dealing with the current crisis?

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Source: ABC

The longstanding tradition of reciting the Lord's Prayer in Victoria's parliament before each sitting day isn't going anywhere, with the government turning its back on finding a replacement.

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Source: The Standard

Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is planning 10 days of climate action, urging people of all faiths around Australia to publicly call for a clear plan to solve the climate crisis and move boldly away from fossil fuels towards a sustainable future.

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Source: Insights, Uniting Church in Australia