Interfaith Dialogue

50 years of dialogue brings Christians, Jews together

Archdiocese of Toronto remains committed to developing relations

Luke Mandato · October 17, 2025

For 50 years, the Christian-Jewish Dialogue of Toronto (CJDT) has been on the forefront in strengthening interfaith relations through unity and ongoing discussion.

Dialogue, joint aid show world religion is force for good, Pope Leo says

Cindy Wooden · September 9, 2025

When people of different religions work together to serve people in need, they show the world that faith promotes peace and not hostility, Pope Leo XIV said.

Prose pushes interfaith peace

Event marks 60 years since *Nostra Aetate*

Luke Mandato · February 14, 2025

Peace will be the common theme when the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Interreligious Dialogue and Mosaic Interfaith gathers together seven faith groups in hopes of reigniting a culture of encounter.

Scholar's talks highlight Nostra Aetate's positivity

Pope Paul VI's declaration has opened all kinds of doors to inter-religious dialogue, says Murray Watson

Quinton Amundson · January 24, 2025

Dr. Murray Watson has delivered many lectures about the Vatican II declaration Nostra Aetate as an adult faith educator, university professor and interreligious activist.

Muslim scholar seeks 'bridges for dialogue'

Luke Mandato · January 3, 2025

A Muslim scholar at a Catholic university is set to offer his take on how the two faiths can build "bridges for dialogue."

Beacon of light shines from Bethlehem

Interfaith peace, harmony, at the forefront of Bethlehem-St. Paul collaboration

Susan Korah · November 13, 2024

A miracle of peace and interreligious harmony in a region deeply wounded by struggle and violence, Bethlehem University, the only Catholic University in the city, offers more than a quality higher education to its students— about 80 percent of whom are Muslims.

Talks with rabbinic council to resume

'Lacklustre' response to Oct. 7 attack derailed earlier dialogue

Luke Mandato · November 1, 2024

A year after the suspension of discussion between the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus, the two parties are expected to resume official communication.

Christians sign on to back Canada’s Jews

‘We will not abandon you’ says declaration after rapid rise of anti-Semitism

Anna Farrow · October 11, 2024

Fr. Deacon Andrew Bennett has a simple message for Canadian Jews: “We will not abandon you.”

King's London Interfaith Peace Camp means more this year

Luke Mandato · September 7, 2024

In the immediate aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks that would re-ignite conflict between Israel and Hamas, Maija Wilson reached out to two of her closest colleagues ahead of anyone else.