Interfaith Summit Planned For Georgetown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faith leaders from the Washington area are gathering at Georgetown University to advocate for peace and religious freedom.

Wednesday's interfaith event was scheduled in the wake of the fatal shootings in San Bernardino, California, by a married couple who sympathized with the Islamic State militant group. The shootings have led to criticism of Islam, including a call by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to bar Muslims from entering the United States.

Among the clergy gathering at Georgetown will be Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the archbishop of Washington, and Talib Shareef, imam and president of Masjid Muhammad, known as "The Nation's Mosque." They plan to discuss their shared "commitment to peace, justice and religious freedom."

The event will also include music and prayer.

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