Pope Leo XIV has underscored the vital role of interreligious dialogue in an era marked by violent conflicts, emphasizing that it’s a powerful tool for healing and reconciliation. He conveyed this message at the Eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation among faith leaders.
Pope Leo XIV stressed that synergy means working together, both among faiths and with the Divine, fostering dialogue and cooperation rooted in interdependence. Collaboration isn’t about eliminating differences but embracing diversity as a source of mutual enrichment. The Pontiff insisted religion is essentially a source of healing and reconciliation, not conflict.
EIV urged leaders to work tirelessly for harmony, creating a synergy for peace, and to pray, serve, and speak with one voice where human dignity is at risk. He concluded with a blessing for their efforts to bear fruit for all peoples.