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Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
September 11, 2019

Africa trip planted new seeds of hope, pope says

Pope Francis said he hoped the seeds planted by his visit to Africa would bear abundant fruit for everyone. Following in the footsteps of evangelising saints before him, the pope said he sought to bring “the leaven of Christ” and his Gospel, which is “the most powerful leaven of fraternity, justice and peace for all... Read More
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July 5, 2019

Pope Francis appoints Sri Lankan priest to key role

A Sri Lankan priest has been appointed by Pope Francis as Secretary of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID). Msgr. Indunil Janakaratne Kodithuwakku, currently the under-secretary of the Council, succeeds previous secretary, Spanish Bishop Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot. 52-year-old Msgr. Indunil, who is from the Diocese of Badulla, Sri Lanka, was ordained in... Read More
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May 21, 2018

Christians, Muslims need to cooperate, not compete, cardinal says

A competitive attitude between Christians and Muslims fosters the belief that religions are a source of tension and violence, not peace, said Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran. “It is important that we Christians and Muslims recall the religious and moral values that we share, while acknowledging our differences,” said the cardinal, president of the Pontifical Council for... Read More
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October 17, 2017

Respect, don’t just tolerate other religions, Vatican officials say

Peace and harmony will not result from members of different religions simply tolerating each other; respect and appreciation of customs and cultural diversity is required, top Vatican officials said in a message to the world’s Hindus. “Respect creates space for every person and nurtures within us a sense of ‘feeling at home’ with others. Rather... Read More
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August 12, 2016

Counter terrorists’ hatred with education and dialogue, cardinal says

Terrorists want to make peace-loving Christians and Muslims believe that it is impossible for them to live side by side; it is up to Christians and Muslims to prove them wrong, said French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran. The cardinal, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, said he was in France on 26th July 26... Read More
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July 13, 2016

Vatican and al-Azhar officials look to kick-start joint talks and cooperation

The Vatican and Sunni Islam’s leading institution of higher learning have begun looking for ways to restart formal dialogue. Acting on Pope Francis’ expressed desire, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue was sending a top-level official to Cairo to visit al-Azhar University, the council said in a written press release on 12th July. Spanish Bishop... Read More
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June 20, 2016

Christians, Muslims are called to imitate God’s mercy, says cardinal

God asks Christians and Muslims to be forgiving, merciful and compassionate towards others, especially those in need, said Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran. “We are saddened to see so many victims of conflicts and violence,” in particular the elderly, children and women, as well as people who suffer from human trafficking, poverty, illness, natural disasters and unemployment,... Read More
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