Thursday, February 01, 2007

Pope Calls for Interfaith Dialogue

20:30 Feb 01, '07 / 13 Shevat 5767

(IsraelNN.com) Pope Benedict XVI, speaking Thursday to fellow board members of the Foundation for Interreligious and Intercultural Research and Dialogue, called on Jews, Muslims, and fellow Christians to “recognize and develop the bonds that unite us”. The Pontiff was active in the foundation as Cardinal Ratzinger, before becoming pope. He suggested studying the sacred texts of other religions to try to understand them.

In a show of concern for a rising tide of emigration, the pope also offered words of encouragement to the various Christian groups living in the Middle East. He expressed his hope to visit the “Holy Land” soon; Israel has extended an open invitation.

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