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MEDIA RELEASE: Interfaith Leaders Support Pope’s Secret Message To Combat Animal Ag Emissions

Over 50 religious and environmental organizations and leaders have written to Pope Francis supporting the hidden message in his recent apostolic exhortation, Laudate…

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WATCH: Sermons Promoting Animal Compassion Win Awards!

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition announces the winners of its first sermon contest to preach compassion for all animals.

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Virtually Attend An Event: Animal Story: Amazing Animal Escapes & Rescues

In Defense of Animals partners with Compassion Arts for Animal Story about amazing animal escapes featuring filmmaker Jusep Moreno and author Victoria Moran.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Award Ceremony on Sunday - Author & Activist Win Sermon Contest

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition has announced Dr. Will Tuttle and Timothy J. Verret, as the winners of its first-ever Sermon/Spiritual Presentation…

WATCH: Vegan & Interfaith Advocacy at SoCal Vegfest

In Defense of Animals vegan guides and Animals and World Religions exhibit were festival favorites at SoCal VegFest this fall.

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WATCH: Interfaith Vegan Coalition Helps Animals at the Parliament of the World’s Religions

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition makes waves at the Parliament of the World’s Religions this summer.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Interfaith Leaders Call On Pope to Consider Mercy for Animals in Oct. 4 Encyclical

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition and Plant Based Treaty sent a letter expressing their hope that Pope Francis includes compassionate treatment of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: California Activists Win Homo Ahimsa Award

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition has announced Wayne Hsiung and Priya Sawhney, co-founders of the animal liberation organization Direct Action Everywhere…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Christian Organizations Urge Pope to Renounce Animal Circuses

Catholic Concern for Animals has mounted the Vatican Circus Campaign urging the Catholic Church to rescind its support of circuses that feature animal exploitation.

MEDIA RELEASE: Millions Revive Ancient Lenten Practice of Going Vegan

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition is poised to help millions of Christians and Catholics go vegan for Lent, which begins on Feb. 22, Ash Wednesday,…

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Goats Given as Live Charity Gifts Killed and Eaten

Urge CAFOD to stop animal gifting projects which increase animal suffering and degrade the environment and instead implement plant-based solutions to alleviate poverty…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Groups Call on CAFOD To Stop Animal Gifting Program

A coalition of groups has formed to urge the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development to end its animal giving program to honor its commitment to climate justice…

SUNDAY - Philanthropists Philip & Trix Wollen to Receive Homo Ahimsa Award

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition will be awarding two Australian philanthropists, Philip and Trix Wollen, with its prestigious Homo Ahimsa Award…

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MEDIA RELEASE: First-Ever Compassion for All Animals Day & Campaign Launched in Lead Up to Earth Day

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition, Charter for Compassion, and Climate Healers invite everyone to focus on compassion for all animals from April…

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Thank You for Celebrating Activist Appreciation Month with Us!

In Defense of Animals celebrated Activist Appreciation Month this February with special programs like activist spotlights, tributes, mini-grants, and a Valentine’s…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Millions Go Vegan for Lent: Interfaith Vegan Coalition Offers Resources to Help

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition is poised to help millions of Christians go vegan for Lent.

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MEDIA RELEASE: In Defense of Animals & Stanford Inn Partner to Give Away a Dream Getaway

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, In Defense of Animals has partnered with the Stanford Inn By the Sea Resort to give one lucky winner the getaway of a lifetime…

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We Disagree With Pope Francis Saying Having Animal Companions Instead of Kids is Selfish

Earlier this month Pope Francis caused quite a stir with a statement denouncing people for choosing to have companion animals in lieu of having children of their…

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In Loving Memory of Animal & Peace Activist Thich Nhat Hanh

We honor the passing of beloved Buddhist monk, peace activist, and animal advocate Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh who urged his followers to practice mindfulness and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Pope Urged to Reconsider Comments on Human Children vs. Animal Companions

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition and the Compassion Consortium object to Pope Francis’ recent pronouncement that not having children and that living…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Dr. Jane Goodall, Scientists Call on Charities To Stop Animal Gifting Programs

Dr. Jane Goodall, fellow scientists, religious leaders, and celebrities are urging world aid charities to end farmed animal gifting programs.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Interfaith Leaders Urge UN’s COP26 to Adopt the Plant-Based Treaty

Over 100 interfaith leaders and dozens of faith-based organizations issued a strong message to COP26 delegates today, urging them to adopt the Plant Based Treaty…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Vegans Urge UN to Practice What it Preaches Ahead of Food Summit & COP26

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition and the Plant-Based Transition Coalition issued a strong message to the United Nations before a Food Systems Summit…

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2021-07-15

MEDIA RELEASE: A World That Works for All Envisioned at Vegan Spirituality Retreat

In Defense of Animals and The Spiritual Forum present a Vegan Spirituality Forum and Retreat at Unity Village in Missouri.

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