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Local community representatives, faith leaders, and industry partners joined Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) for the Opening of the iconic Boyd and Renowden Chapels, followed by a high tea in the new multi-purpose facility within the complex, The Atrium.

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Source: SMCT

Bendigo is putting itself on the map as Australia's centre of interfaith with its "Aspire Precinct" project, Australia’s first faith-based precinct that will foster inter-faith collaboration, promote regional resilience and cohesion, and provide life-long learning opportunities.

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Source: ABC

The beautiful game just got that bit more inclusive at the opening game of the U17 Women’s World Cup in Amman. The Jordanian starting-eleven featured two players wearing the hijab; a first for a major international match, breaking one more barrier to equality.

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Source: Mvslim

Buddhism is Australia’s second largest religion, and has a long history dating back to at least the 1850s Gold Rush period, yet the life stories of prominent Buddhists in Australia have remained largely undocumented until now.

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Source: buddhiststoriesaus.net

The manuscripts, which cover almost 1,000 years of the history of Islamic art between the 8th and 17th centuries, are hailed as artworks for their exceptionally fine calligraphy.

More than 60 Quranic scripts will be featured in "The Art of the Quran".

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Source: Daily Sabah

The Uniting Church has a strong commitment to an interfaith community.

As people of faith we believe that the vibrant interfaith community is comfortable living and working in a secular environment where people of all faiths, or none, are welcomed.

We seek what we know we have in common. We have come to know that there is nothing to fear from diversity. We welcome the stranger to share a place at the table and in this way we become friends.

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Source: Crosslight

Religious leaders celebrating the 30th anniversary of St. John Paul II's Assisi interfaith peace gathering in 1986 called on people from around the world to continue its legacy to combat today's indifference and violence.

The event held on 18-20 September was sponsored by the Rome-based Community of Sant'Egidio, the Diocese of Assisi and the Franciscan friars to reflect on the theme, ‘Thirst for Peace: Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue.’

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Source: Melbourne Catholic

Australian Anglicans can live with same-sex marriage if a "yes" vote wins a national plebiscite on marriage equality, the church's head says.

Melbourne Archbishop Philip Freier has written to the country's Anglican bishops insisting the church can preserve its view on "holy matrimony" while accepting the will of the people.

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Source: SBS