Tag: Inter-religious dialogue

Among those who came to welcome Pope Francis were Buddihst monks from Wat Phra Dhammakaya Mongolia.

The pontiff stressed the role of religions in promoting compassion, empathy, and responsibility toward the planet and its inhabitants.

The Pope warned against mixing “of religious beliefs and violence, of holiness and oppression, of religious traditions and sectarianism”.

Pastor Jerome Fernando ignited a storm of controversy in Sri Lanka with derogatory statements targeting Buddha and other religions

Pope Francis said religions are called to foster fraternity by promoting a “culture of encounter,” especially among the young

Cardinal Ayuso Guixot is known for his work in promoting interreligious dialogue

Pope Francis recently said that “Fraternity, means reaching out to others, respecting them, and listening to them with an open heart”

The annual event is attended by Catholics and non-Catholics alike with many discovering the story of the Nativity and the true meaning of Christmas for the first time.

Italian missionaries have been working in the promotion of inter-religious dialogue in Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist country

The Church leaders said “diversity is a gift from God that must be gratefully received, nurtured, and developed”