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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV during a rearranged Vatican visit in October, emphasizing friendly relations between the Catholic and Anglican churches, coinciding with a special jubilee year for the Catholic Church and reflecting the King's efforts to foster interfaith unity.
Interfaith groups like NewGround, a Muslim-Jewish partnership for change, have been working to bring together Jewish and Muslim communities in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict. These groups aim to foster understanding and dialogue, focusing on shared issues such as poverty and climate change. Despite the difficulties of the current war, members of these communities are finding inspiration in the conversations and interactions taking place, emphasizing the importance of reaching out, listening, and holding compassion for one another. They encourage individuals to start with themselves, be true to their values, and engage in radical listening to disarm anger and foster healing and reconciliation.
The Israel-Hamas war has strained the Jewish-Muslim interfaith community in Los Angeles, but leaders of the NewGround fellowship program have found that it has actually strengthened their bond. Aziza Hasan, a Muslim, and Andrea Hodos, a Jew, have formed a close friendship and provide support to each other during these challenging times. Both women have deep roots in Israel and Palestine, and they worry about the potential for violence and misunderstanding in the United States. Despite the difficulties, they continue their work in fostering interfaith connections and finding solace in the relationships they have built.