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Breaking Bread, Building Bridges, by Christy Ininahazwe, SJ
Group photo of participants at the Iftar meal organized by the Harmony Institute @Christy Ininahazwe, SJ The words of Psalm 133 ring true in a world often marked by division: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” This verse took on a...
Interfaith dialogue at the crossroads of Lent and Ramadan, by Justin Ilboudo, SJ
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, I was one of two guests on a program titled Droit dans les yeux (Right in the Eyes) on the TV channel 7 Info. The other guest was Imam Zacharia Sidibé. The priest and the Imam were invited to the same set to discuss Christian Lent and...
Norbert Litoing, S.J. delivers his Peacemaker in Residence and Mission Week keynote address at Marquette.
Norbert Litoing, S.J., visited Marquette University in February 2025 for the university’s Mission Week celebration, during which he also served as the Center for Peacemaking’s Peacemaker in Residence. His stay at Marquette included a keynote address, classroom visits,...
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Interfaith Relations in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Africa is rich in cultural and religious diversity, home to a diverse array of faiths, including Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs, and others. This diversity presents both unique opportunities for...
Bridging Faiths, Building Peace: Scriptural Reasoning (Harmony Institute) and Open-Doors Day (Jamia Mosque)
By Alain Christy Ininahazwe, SJ In pursuit of its mission to incorporate ecumenical and interfaith dialogue into theological education, Hekima University College has established the Centre for Interfaith Studies in Africa (CISA). Located on the Riara Road campus, the...
Exploring Interfaith Relations in Senegal: A Research Journey
From November 17 to 24, 2024, a team of researchers embarked on an exploratory visit to Senegal as part of the project “The Role of Social Identities in Inter-Religious Arrangements: Comparative Perspectives on and from Sub-Saharan Africa,” organized by the Excellence...
Beyond Borders: A Transformative Encounter with Islam at ITCJ
On a Monday morning, anticipation filled the amphitheater of the Theological Institute of the Society of Jesus, commonly referred to as ITCJ, Institut de Théologie de la Compagnie de Jésus, as students gathered for a long-awaited...
Bridging Divides with Care: My Week as Peacemaker in Residence at Marquette University
From January 25 to February 4, 2025, I had the privilege of serving as Peacemaker in Residence at Marquette University’s Center for Peacemaking in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This visit provided a unique opportunity to share insights from my work at...