Within only a couple of days the cardinals chose the new pope: Robert Francis Prevost.We learned that he was US American and that he chose the name Leo XIV. Since…
For several weeks we were praying for Pope Francis as he was seriously ill. Given his age, his health and the huge responsibility that was certainly burdening him, we knew…
Good Friday is a time when Christians of different denominations have come together for many years.After Cyclone Tam impacting Auckland with strong gale-force winds and heavy rains on Maundy Thursday,…
Naw-Rúz is the first day of the Baháʼí calendar year, and one of eleven holy days for adherents of the Baháʼí Faith. It occurs on the northern vernal equinox, usually…
Scholars, religious leaders and people involved in their communities and in Interfaith dialogue came together from around New Zealand, Australia and the USA to discuss the theme of “Freedom to…
“I Made You Wonderfully” – the theme based on Psalm 143: 19 was chosen by the Cook Island women who prepared the resources for the World Day of Prayer 2025.The…
Beautiful sunshine, a diverse community, lots of laughter and the good feeling about having accomplished good deeds - the Auckland Inter-Faith Council organised a successful creek clean-up. All our Faiths…
Peacenic - a Picnic for Peace. This annual event is a popular event organised by the Council of Christians and Muslims in cooperation with the Pearl of Island Foundation and…
James Busby was appointed British Resident in New Zealand in 1832 and was involved in drafting the 1835 Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand and the 1840 Treaty of…