February 9, 2017
Statement at the 2nd Dialogue on Faith, Peacebuilding & Development
February 9, 2017
When analyzing the situations of tension and conflict that have emerged during recent years in the international scenario, a dangerous temptation is to place them in the prospective of the clash of civilizations.Religions are called to build a culture of encounter and peace, based on patience, understanding, and humble, tangible steps. Dialogue among religious traditions can greatly contribute to shape the human conscience, a moral patrimony widely shared which expresses a universal ethical message.
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