On Sunday 18 May 2025, representatives of the Institute of Jainology were honoured to attend the inaugural mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, held at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Representing the global Jain community, Dr Mehool Sanghrajka MBE (Managing Trustee), Mr Dilip Shah (Treasurer), and Mr Amit Lathia (Secretary) joined global heads[…]
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The Institute of Jainology is honoured to announce its collaboration with the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican for an important interfaith conference entitled: “Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs: In Dialogue and Collaboration to Renew and to Re-ignite Hope in Our Times”Date: 4th June 2025Location: Vatican City This timely conference brings together voices[…]
29th April 2025, House of Commons. Download the book Lord Khan of Burnley, Minister for Faith, has launched Jains in the UK, a new publication produced by the Institute of Jainology (IOJ) in collaboration with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Jainism. Speaking at the launch, Lord Khan also expressed his support for the Jain community’s[…]
Hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office in partnership with the Institute of Jainology London, 23rd April 2025 – In a remarkable celebration of spiritual heritage and shared values, 10 Downing Street opened its doors to commemorate Mahavir Jayanti, marking the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The reception was hosted by the[…]
Monday 21st April 2025 It is with great sadness that we learned this morning of the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. The Jain faith has maintained strong relations with the Catholic Church, going back over 30 years. His Holiness’ Ministry will be marked by his deep care for the environment, and those most disadvantaged[…]
OneJAIN campaign to include the Jain community on the next census, see campaign moments at IoJ Ahimsa Day and at a Visit from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to Jain Derasar.
Cllr Nitin Parekh, a Vice President of the Navnat Vanik Association UK has been voted Deputy Mayor of Harrow Council.







