In the Asian context of widespread poverty, diversity of religions, and multiplicity of cultures, dialogue is a new way of being Church, said Fr Heru Prakosa SJ, Counsellor for Dialogue with Islam at the Secretariat for Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue … Continued
The newest publication of the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) is inspired by the “loving friendship” that forms “the most vital base for interreligious dialogue and collaboration”. Fr In-gun Kang SJ, Coordinator … Continued
Indian Jesuit Fr Victor Edwin SJ has written a new book that explores the contributions of three Jesuit pioneers in transforming Christian-Muslim relations in India: Victor Courtois, Christian Troll, and Paul Jackson. In “A New Spirit in Christian-Muslim Relations in … Continued
What started as an individual reflective writing exercise 10 months ago turned into an inspiring journey of collaborative discernment for those of us—Jesuit priests, religious, and lay men and women–who accepted the invitation to contribute insights and lessons learned from … Continued
The international conference of the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group turned to virtual this year after safety concerns from Covid-19 continue to restrict travel and in-person gatherings. The conference organised in collaboration with the Jesuit Conference of South Asia aims … Continued
The long-awaited gathering of the East Asian Theological Encounter Programme (EATEP) happened in early July. Due to the pandemic, this year’s session was held online–a first for the group. There were 21 participants composed mostly of scholastics, a few Jesuit … Continued
The Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific has published a collection of lectures by world-renowned theologian Fr Michael Amaladoss SJ into a book titled, “Peoples’ Theology in Asia”. The book draws from a series … Continued
In Cambodia, there is a steel suspension bridge called the Bridge of Happiness. Spanning 83 metres, it connects several villages from the provinces of Siem Reap and Banteay Meanchey about 10 kilometres from the highway. Cross it and it will … Continued
Pope Francis has named Fr In-gun Joseph Kang SJ one of the consultors of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. The Holy Father made the appointment on 22 October. Fr Kang is a Korean missionary in Cambodia since 1997. He … Continued
Fr Paul Jackson SJ was an Australian missionary to Hazaribag and applied to Patna Province. He died in Patna, India, on 5 July 2020. Fr Jackson was a renowned Islamic scholar and a beloved friend to many who are engaged … Continued