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9 Nov 2010

Catholics and Muslims hold seventh gathering in Tehran

The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organisation of Tehran are meeting from 9 to 11 November.
12 Apr 2010

Jailed Baha'is anxiously await news from third Iranian court session

Seven jailed Iranian Baha’i religious leaders faced a third court session in their ongoing trial in Tehran on 12 April. No details of the closed hearing are available.
17 Dec 2008

Tehran conference sets out stall for peaceful coexistence among religions

Equal participation and shared responsibility in society are at the basis of a peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, participants at an inter-religious symposium in Tehran, Iran, declared last week.
13 Mar 2007

Church leaders' visit to Iran

We've been slow in providing feedback on the trip to Tehran by 13 US Christian leaders, coordinated by Mennonites and Quakers.
7 Mar 2007

Bishop wrong to support nuclear strike
21 Feb 2007

US and Iranian religious leaders seek peaceful conflict resolution

Religious leaders from the US and Iran met yesterday in Tehran to discuss the importance of faith groups finding common ground in peacemaking, particularly in light of the growing political tensions between Wtstern countries and Iran over nuclear power and Middle East politics.