<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The I.M.F.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Multi-Faith Coalition (The I.M.F.C.). Our message: To restore Sacrosanctity to all Houses of Worship. ]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:01:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.the-imfc.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Religious Literacy: A Written Companion to Our Video Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the International Multi-Faith Coalition, we believe that knowledge is the foundation of harmony. You cannot restore sacrosanctity to a house of worship if you do not know whose house it is, or why it is sacred. That is why we created the Religious Literacy series  with short videos that introduce the world’s living faiths, including traditions too often left out of the usual list. Each episode is a doorway, not a full course. Watch it. Then treat your neighbor’s sanctuary as you would want...]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/religious-literacy-a-written-companion-to-our-video-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9746d22b7d983ea877b83d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:01:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_a3536efeb13b49bb8a0385ccccdd64b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento gathers at Capitol Park Rose Garden for unity, peace and mutual respect]]></title><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Faith leaders, community members and supporters of interreligious cooperation gathered Thursday, June 25, at the Capitol Park Rose Garden for a public interfaith event hosted by the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento. Set against the backdrop of one of Sacramento’s most recognized civic spaces, the gathering brought together representatives of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu and other spiritual traditions in a shared call for understanding, respect and peace....]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/interfaith-council-of-greater-sacramento-gathers-at-capitol-park-rose-garden-for-unity-peace-and-mu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4557069c4d1b405b24a619</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:12:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_e10121a2e2fc4644858c0d11243fe574~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Director of Faith &amp; Community Partnerships </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom Magazine Covers California Bill to Protect Worshippers From Abuse and Intimidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether in California or elsewhere, the principle at stake is universal: no one should be afraid to enter a house of worship.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/freedom-magazine-covers-california-bill-to-protect-worshippers-from-abuse-and-intimidation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ad98fe48ba4122ae7c1a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Interfaith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Leaders]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hate]]></category><category><![CDATA[Anti-religious Hate]]></category><category><![CDATA[First Amendment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:17:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_b0e6bbb69772430894160a85ba1d464d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Director of Faith &amp; Community Partnerships </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo Ahumada, President of the International Multi-Faith Coalition, calls for protecting religious neutrality in the United States Armed Forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[La controversia surgió cuando una actualización administrativa omitió clasificar a algunas comunidades de fe en categorías tradicionalmente reconocidas, lo que generó cuestionamientos sobre el alcance que debe tener el Gobierno al registrar identidades religiosas. Tras las críticas recibidas, el Pentágono aclaró que su función no es resolver debates doctrinales ni determinar la legitimidad teológica de ninguna confesión. ]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/guillermo-ahumada-president-of-the-international-multi-faith-coalition-calls-for-protecting-religi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2894dec7bc941a895840b3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:34:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_671b4f8f2b5045dbbe4dffd35bc5e699~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chief-Chaplain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo Ahumada, Presidente de la International Multi-Faith Coalition, llama a proteger la neutralidad religiosa en las Fuerzas Armadas de Estados Unidos]]></title><description><![CDATA[La controversia surgió cuando una actualización administrativa omitió clasificar a algunas comunidades de fe en categorías tradicionalmente reconocidas, lo que generó cuestionamientos sobre el alcance que debe tener el Gobierno al registrar identidades religiosas. Tras las críticas recibidas, el Pentágono aclaró que su función no es resolver debates doctrinales ni determinar la legitimidad teológica de ninguna confesión. ]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/es/post/guillermo-ahumada-presidente-de-la-international-multi-faith-coalition-llama-a-proteger-la-neutral</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a288ca199361b5d20d566b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Capellanes]]></category><category><![CDATA[neutralidad religiosa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Libertad religiosa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:23:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_671b4f8f2b5045dbbe4dffd35bc5e699~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chief-Chaplain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence and Human Dignity: Faith Leaders Call for Moral Guardrails in a Borderless Technological Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is developing faster than the moral, legal, and social frameworks needed to govern it.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/artificial-intelligence-and-human-dignity-faith-leaders-call-for-moral-guardrails-in-a-borderless-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a275e77bcf454bfefdc763d</guid><category><![CDATA[Golden Rule]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministers for Peace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Peace talks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Academia]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:41:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_80de958a4c3a41cd943987ae7917eb5f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millones celebran la histórica visita del Papa León XIII a España.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millones de creyentes en España y en todo el mundo celebran la histórica visita del Papa León XIII a España , un viaje de profundo significado espiritual, cultural y cívico. En un momento en que las sociedades de todo el mundo buscan una mayor comprensión entre los pueblos, las religiones y las naciones, la llegada del Papa a España se erige como un poderoso símbolo de fe en la vida pública y de la capacidad perdurable de la religión para unir a las comunidades en torno a valores compartidos....]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/es/post/millones-celebran-la-hist%C3%B3rica-visita-del-papa-le%C3%B3n-xiii-a-espa%C3%B1a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a221133b02791f65220c4fe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_7ead17cd203c415bbddb8129d422319d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions Celebrate Historic Pope Leo’s Visit to Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of believers in Spain and around the world are celebrating the historic visit of Pope Leo to Spain, a journey of profound spiritual, cultural, and civic significance. At a time when societies across the globe are seeking greater understanding among peoples, religions, and nations, the Pope’s arrival in Spain stands as a powerful symbol of faith in public life and of religion's enduring capacity to unite communities around shared values. Spain occupies a unique place in religious...]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/millions-celebrate-historic-pope-leo-s-visit-to-spain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a220f80367ed35011d6a42c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:57:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_7ead17cd203c415bbddb8129d422319d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Law That Helped Put Religious Freedom on the World Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1998, the International Religious Freedom Act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton — and it changed the way the United States addressed religious freedom around the world. The Act made religious freedom a core part of U.S. foreign policy, helping bring freedom of belief to the forefront of global affairs.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/the-law-that-helped-put-religious-freedom-on-the-world-stage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0fd98e8fa816dacc7d8dfc</guid><category><![CDATA[Interfaith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Leaders]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Freedom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Literacy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_11fecb5b95264025bd6d807388db16d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_850,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Janet-Interfaith Liaison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[En solidaridad: El IMFC condena el ataque al Centro Islámico de San Diego.]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Coalición Internacional Interreligiosa (IMFC) está profundamente consternada e indignada por el tiroteo ocurrido hoy en el Centro Islámico de San Diego . Nos solidarizamos con las víctimas, sus familias y toda la comunidad musulmana de San Diego, cuyo santuario de paz ha sido destrozado por una violencia sin sentido. Lamentamos profundamente la trágica pérdida de vidas, incluyendo la del valiente guardia de seguridad que hizo el máximo sacrificio protegiendo a la congregación. En la IMFC,...]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/es/post/en-solidaridad-el-imfc-condena-el-ataque-al-centro-isl%C3%A1mico-de-san-diego</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b80ad5da81c48e3d7a022</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:12:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_f26c70ffe9184dc6a68f26207002c664~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing in Solidarity: The IMFC Condemns the Attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Multi-Faith Coalition (IMFC) is deeply saddened and outraged by the active shooter incident that occurred today at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Our hearts break for the victims, their families, and the entire Muslim community in San Diego who have had their sanctuary of peace shattered by senseless violence. We mourn the tragic loss of life, including the brave security guard who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the congregation. At the IMFC, our core mission...]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/standing-in-solidarity-the-imfc-condemns-the-attack-on-the-islamic-center-of-san-diego</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b7ff8df43effc8ce567b9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:11:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_f26c70ffe9184dc6a68f26207002c664~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Guillermo A. Ahumada: una vida dedicada a la fe, la comunicación y el servicio humano]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lo largo de su vida profesional y ministerial, el Dr. Ahumada ha servido como pastor, capellán, teólogo, periodista, comunicador, consejero familiar y autor, desarrollando una labor amplia en favor de las comunidades de fe, las familias, las personas en situación de crisis y todos aquellos que buscan orientación espiritual, restauración y esperanza.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/es/post/dr-guillermo-a-ahumada-una-vida-dedicada-a-la-fe-la-comunicaci%C3%B3n-y-el-servicio-humano</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0933ae0b9e4f37fd291365</guid><category><![CDATA[Libertad de creencias]]></category><category><![CDATA[Oraciones]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dios]]></category><category><![CDATA[Paz]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diálogo Interreligioso]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:24:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_9b7138336d3a4e44a25478d84fb1571b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalición interreligiosa exige a Alemania que rinda cuentas por décadas de vigilancia infundada a los cienciólogos.]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly 30 years, members of a peaceful religious community were subjected to suspicion, stigma, and state scrutiny on the basis of allegations that, after three decades, produced no evidence of the threat that had been claimed. No democratic society is strengthened when citizens are treated as suspects because of their faith. Democracy is strengthened when the state has the courage to correct its course, acknowledge error, and ensure that such treatment is never repeated.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/es/post/coalici%C3%B3n-interreligiosa-exige-a-alemania-que-rinda-cuentas-por-d%C3%A9cadas-de-vigilancia-infundada-a-lo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a092aa19ff824a31b30558f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:40:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_cc99ba8d706d4b3a90d639de6ecde8ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-Faith Coalition Calls on Germany to Account for Decades of Unfounded Surveillance of Scientologists]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly 30 years, members of a peaceful religious community were subjected to suspicion, stigma, and state scrutiny on the basis of allegations that, after three decades, produced no evidence of the threat that had been claimed. No democratic society is strengthened when citizens are treated as suspects because of their faith. Democracy is strengthened when the state has the courage to correct its course, acknowledge error, and ensure that such treatment is never repeated.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/multi-faith-coalition-calls-on-germany-to-account-for-decades-of-unfounded-surveillance-of-scientolo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a09090cea733de5ffb7a0cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Religious Freedom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Persecution]]></category><category><![CDATA[International Religious Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:29:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_cc99ba8d706d4b3a90d639de6ecde8ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding US Religious Freedom Rights: A Guide to Advocacy and Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Religious freedom is a cornerstone of American democracy. It allows individuals and communities to practice their faith openly and without fear. Yet, this freedom is not guaranteed without vigilance and effort. I want to share insights into how religious freedom advocacy works in the US, why it matters, and how you can contribute to protecting these essential rights. What Are US Religious Freedom Rights? At its core, US religious freedom rights  protect the ability to believe, worship, and...]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/understanding-us-religious-freedom-rights-a-guide-to-advocacy-and-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55c0c74eeae096e51c57d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_dce8f9aa7f744a8f80e52b7743f8205b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nostra Aetate and Its Global Impact: How a Vatican II Document Advanced Interfaith Peace and Unity]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1965, the Second Vatican Council issued Nostra Aetate, a landmark declaration that transformed the Catholic Church’s relationship with other religions. Promoting dialogue, mutual respect and peace, it helped lay the foundation for modern interfaith cooperation and continues to inspire efforts toward unity in a divided world.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/nostra-aetate-and-its-global-impact-how-a-vatican-ii-document-advanced-interfaith-peace-and-unity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5538233362686b5d64292</guid><category><![CDATA[Golden Rule]]></category><category><![CDATA[Interfaith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Leaders]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Freedom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Literacy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:18:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/PzeBy5vdbLY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Janet-Interfaith Liaison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libros, fe y acompañamiento: una mirada a la obra presentada de Guillermo A. Ahumada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Una imagen en español presenta la obra escrita del Dr. Guillermo A. Ahumada, periodista, escritor, capellán y pastor. Los títulos apuntan a temas como fe, acompañamiento espiritual, consejería, restauración, estrés, esperanza y formación pastoral. ]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/es/post/libros-fe-y-acompa%C3%B1amiento-una-mirada-a-la-obra-presentada-de-guillermo-a-ahumada</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cad35d595b1ffbde1eddc3</guid><category><![CDATA[Dios]]></category><category><![CDATA[Derechos civiles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Paz]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:00:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_82bd1cc2abfd4d709be4eea8cb7ec361~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMFC points to Toledo conference as key moment for global religious freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Multi-Faith Coalition highlighted a major religious freedom conference in Toledo, Spain, where global leaders, scholars and advocates warned of rising threats to freedom of religion or belief. Originally reported by WorldReligionNews.org, the gathering focused on human dignity, multilateral cooperation and new challenges, including religious nationalism and artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/imfc-points-to-toledo-conference-as-key-moment-for-global-religious-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cac92faa483e8f6804c006</guid><category><![CDATA[Religious Leaders]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ministers for Peace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_9326ff346a7e48188380dd4f47c53225~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Director of Faith &amp; Community Partnerships </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sofia interfaith concert shows power of shared cultural witness, IMFC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interfaith concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a powerful example of religious communities sharing public space through music, poetry, and dance. Originally reported by WorldReligionNews.org, the event brought together Orthodox, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian traditions during U.N. World Interfaith Harmony Week.
]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/sofia-interfaith-concert-shows-power-of-shared-cultural-witness-imfc-says</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cacd31aa483e8f6804ccc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Religious Literacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Freedom]]></category><category><![CDATA[International Religious Freedom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religions in Action]]></category><category><![CDATA[Peace]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6398e8_71c23f1067a249808a5597bda0c5bf1c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I.M.F.C.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddhist Monks Complete 2,300-Mile Walk to Washington With Message of Peace and Unity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters said the response in Washington reflected what had been visible throughout the walk: a broad public interest in messages of healing and unity at a time of social division.]]></description><link>https://www.theimfc.org/post/buddhist-monks-complete-2-300-mile-walk-to-washington-with-message-of-peace-and-unity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cabdb3595b1ffbde1e96a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Golden Rule]]></category><category><![CDATA[Interfaith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religious Leaders]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB3VdCuBtF0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Janet-Interfaith Liaison</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>