VIDEO: AI Ethics and Religion

Posted on May 19, 2025May 20, 2025 by acrp-peace

Rapid advancements in AI, robotics, and quantum computing present both immense benefits and significant risks to humanity and peace, particularly concerning AI’s military applications. Amidst international efforts, including the UN and the Pope’s “Roma Call,” to establish ethical guidelines, Asian religious leaders convened under the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP), representing 22 nations.This video captures the key moments and discussions from this pivotal public event. Held in collaboration with AI experts from Singapore, a leading nation in the field, the gathering aimed to discuss religion’s role in the age of AI and to issue a collective appeal. The core purpose was to ensure that critical religious and ethical […]

Youth Campaign for Environment

Posted on May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 by acrp-peace

The Religions for Peace International Youth Committee through its Youth Media Team is launching a youth video campaign to raise awareness about climate change on the upcoming Earth Day. Here is the message!Dear Esteemed Youth Leaders,As we approach World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” we warmly invite youth affiliated with your Inter-Religious Councils to be part of a global interfaith youth video campaign launching on June 5th 2025. 📌 We’re asking for short, creative videos—sharing personal pledges, actions, or calls for change to tackle plastic pollution.🔹 Deadline: 18th May 2025🔹 Slogan: Youth of Faith Against Plastic Pollution🔹 Hashtag: #BeatPlasticPollution🔹 How to Submit: Upload directly (https://bit.ly/44nv5p4) or send […]

Condolences on the passing away of Prof. Kirti Bunchua

Posted on May 7, 2025 by acrp-peace

It is with great sorrow that we learnt of the loss of Prof. Kirti Bunchua, our esteemed Executive Council member of Religions for Peace Asia (ACRP).On behalf of Religions for Peace Asia (ACRP), may we extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to Religions for Peace Thailand and his colleagues in the passing of Prof. Bunchua.Though his departure is a great sadness, we firmly believe that his philosophical and religious teachings will be always remembered and remain in his disciples and those who are inspired.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss and mourning. May the great soul of Prof. Bunchua rest in peace.Rev. Dr. Yoshinori ShinoharaSecretary […]

Photo Gallery Update

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by acrp-peace

Photos of Executive Council Meeting which was held in Singapore from April 29-30 are now available!GALLERY – Religions for Peace Asia・・・

Message from Moderator of Religions for Peace Asia

Posted on April 25, 2025 by acrp-peace

ASIAN CONFERENCE of RELIGIONS for PEACEPOPE FRANCIS (1936 – 2025)The 22 member nations of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace mourn the death of Pope Francis, leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and one of the world’s most important spiritual leaders. He died after a stroke on Easter Monday and after he had blessed the crowds on Easter Sunday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and passed through the throngs of people in his popemobile. He had been sick for some time and his death was not entirely unexpected. His last major international trip in September 2024 was to South-East Asia, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste […]

Reports from National Chapters 2024-2025

Posted on April 24, 2025May 8, 2025 by acrp-peace

Australia RfP Australia Report_ACRP2025_Singapore ACRP Oceania Secretary Report Ex meeting 25 BangladeshRfP Bangladesh_Flagship Project Report China CCRP_annual report-250418 India RfP India_ANNUAL_REPORT IndonesiaRfP Indonesia-EC Meeting 2025Japan RfP Japan_Chapter Report 2024 Korea KCRP_2024 Chapter Report KyrgyzstanKadyr MalikovMalaysia RfP Malaysia_2024 Report (Malaysia Dr. Poey) Myanmar RfP RfP Myanmar report Nepal RfP Nepal_National Chapter Report – 2024-2025 for EC 2025 Pakistan RfP Pakistan RfP Pakistan (slide)PhilippinesRfP Philippines Report 2025Asia Pacific Women of Faith NetworkActivity Report of APWoFN 2024-2025Asia & Pacific Interfaith Youh NetworkAPIYN Report 2025 EC Meeting. .

≪Date Postponed≫ APWoFN’s Peace-Building Workshop

Posted on April 23, 2025May 7, 2025 by acrp-peace

Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN) will organize online peace-building workshop from May 26 to 28 of 2025 is now postponed. We will announce the date as soon as its fixed.This workshop aims to 1) strengthen women peacebuilders in the ACRP network with peacebuilding knowledge and skills; 2) create a platform for meaningful interaction among women peacebuilders in the Asia-Pacific region; 3) consolidate the existing partnership or build a new partnership for future collaboration among women peacebuilders for peace in the Asia-Pacific region.We will share more detailed program later!Please register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F8i_mjm6Qg2MD5gmlgAxkA

Deep sadness over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Posted on April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by acrp-peace

Rev. Dr. Yoshinori ShinoharaSecretary General of Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP)I am deeply saddened by the news of the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis. I express my deepest condolences to all Catholics around the world.He was a symbol of hope and compassion for all humanity. In the current difficult international situation, more than any other, he has taken the strong initiative in conveying the message of trust, dialogue, cooperation, solidarity, reconciliation, and forgiveness, and in doing so, he has actually acted. We, Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP), a coalition of Asian and Pacific religious leaders, have received much encouragement and wisdom from his energetic actions […]

Pope Francis’ life is a testament to the power of faith in action

Posted on April 22, 2025 by acrp-peace

Statement of the Secretary General of Religions for Peace International on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis has issued.Dear Sisters and Brothers in Faith,It is with profound sadness that Religions for Peace International acknowledges the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome. We extend our deepest condolences and join in mourning with the global Catholic community and to all those whose lives were touched by his extraordinary humility, love, compassion, and leadership during his twelve years as Pope.Pope Francis’ life was a testament to the power of faith in action, a beacon of hope in a world suffering from the wounds of war and by […]

Religions for Peace Stands in Solidarity with Myanmar Amid Earthquake Crisis

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by acrp-peace

From Religions for Peace International to Esteemed Religious Leaders, Friends, and Partners,The reports of loss, suffering, and destruction in Myanmar and Thailand weigh heavily upon our hearts. We stand with you in grief, and we offer our prayers and support to all those who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. In the face of this natural disaster, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the importance of compassion and unity.Religions for Peace, as a global multi-religious organization, reaffirms its commitment to working alongside our religious and civil society partners to provide aid, comfort, and assistance to those in need. We urge our global community to join us in […]