Stephen Page On The Rites And Wrongs Of A Historical Divide
An Australian version of Stravinsky’s ballet with Aborigines is a powerful symbol of reconciliation. The collaboration of such radically different companies represents a creative bridge… a timely reflection of Australia’s unresolved issues of reconciliation and reparation.
Rabbi Calls His Speech To Catholic Bishops A ‘Signal Of Hope’
The Vatican invited Shear-Yashuv Cohen, the Grand Rabbi of Haifa, in the spirit of common “spiritual heritage.” On Monday, Cohen became the first Jew to speak at the World Synod of Bishops.
The Concordat, which has been a source of support for churches, is now being applied to a mosque being built along the Ill River in France. The Alsace-Moselle region shows how the relationship of church and state establishes common ground between different religious groups.
Brazil’s Lula Takes Center Stage In Latin America
The Brazilian president has emerged as the chief mediator in the region, riding a wave of popularity and galloping economic growth at home and acting as a counterweight to Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez.
The EU hopes the new centre will help people find legal work in Europe and cut down on illegal migration by warning about its dangers. Malian President, Amadou Toumani Toure, said Mali and France “will have to find solutions to our common problems”.
Rising Iraqi Shiite Leader Calls For National Unity
Ammar al-Hakim, who is next in line to head the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC) party, has extended an olive branch to rival Sunni leaders and tribes during a whistlestop tour of Sunni enclaves ahead of key provincial elections.
