Dialogue as a new way of being church

“Indeed, the whole history of man’s salvation is one long, varied dialogue, which marvelously begins with God and which He prolongs with men in so many different ways” (ES 70). Since Vatican II the Church has taken a new attitude, indeed a new approach, towards other churches, other religions, including a new approach to cultures, which are viewed in a positive way. 

The Visit of Pope Francis to Iraq (Video of the Conference)

The Visit of Pope Francis to Iraq (Video of the Conference) Its Significance for Religious Relations Main lecturer: Cardinal Michael L. Fitzgerald, M.Afr. Here is the recording of the web conference organised by Georgetown University and PISAI on Thursday, May 6th, 2021, where both our confreres Michael Cardinal Fitzgerald and Father Diego Sarriò intervened. https://youtu.be/TNYGuawAG5A

Ecumenical and interreligious dialogue around Kampala (EAP Flashes nr 28)

The population of Kampala is, therefore, naturally multi-faith and is destined to remain so in the future. Interreligious and ecumenical interactions and living are part and parcel of the life of the people in most of its parts, residential and non-residential alike. One can say that in Kampala, what unites people of different faiths is stronger than what would divide and oppose them to each other.

Workshop on ‘Ecumenical Dialogue: a call for a prophetic commitment’ (Part 4)

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Andreas Göpfert helped us reflect on how dialogue, including ecumenical dialogue, can be a catalyst for peace and social cohesion. During the private audience with the M.Afr. and MSOLA on the occasion of the 150th celebrations, Pope Francis encouraged the missionaries of the Lavigerie family to be bridge builders in order to create peace and inspire hope.