Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying that members of different religions would work together to make life better for everyone rather than allowing their different beliefs to be used ‘as weapons or walls’. https://melbournecatholic.org/news/popes-october-prayer-intention-celebrates-nostra-aetate #interfaith #multifaith #faith #PopeLeoXIV #EmbraceDiversity #FCCV #leadership (fb)

The push to outlaw religious discrimination should be revived and counter-terrorism laws should be reviewed, according to a landmark report by Australia's first ever Islamophobia envoy. Aftab Malik delivered his 54 recommendations on Friday, including calls for twin inquiries into the prevalence of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism. Mr Albanese said his government would consider all of Mr Malik's recommendations but said he would not progress religious discrimination laws without bipartisan support. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-12/islamophobia-envoy-wants-religious-discrimination-laws/105767918 #interfaith #multifaith #faith #religion #FCCV #EmbraceDiversity #Islamophobia (fb)