Interfaith Dialogue

Cardinal Koovakad: Fraternity is only possible architecture for sustainable future

Cardinal George Jakob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, reflects on the 'Spirit of Assisi' born 40 years ago with Pope St. John Paul II's interreligious encounter in the Italian city, saying the Christian response to war, and the only path to peace, is “a humanity that prays, walks together, and disarms itself first.”

Pope Leo to visit Assisi 40 years after historic prayer meeting

From October 25 to 27, Assisi will host an interreligious peace prayer, the 40th annual meeting in a series initiated by Pope St John Paul II.

Cardinal Koch: Peace among Churches is a responsibility for Europe

At a conference in Rome on “Religions and Diplomacy,” Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, speaks to Vatican News about the responsibility of Churches in Europe to take responsibility for rediscovering unity and peace, so that they can help build it in society.

Pope in Metz: God never inspires anything that disfigures human dignity

Meeting with representatives of various religions in the French city of Metz, Pope Leo XIV praises efforts to engage in interreligious dialogue, recalling that God’s name must never be invoked to justify violence or oppression.

France’s religious leaders appeal for peace and sustained dialogue

As Pope Leo XIV meets with French religious leaders in Metz, representatives of various religions release an appeal for sustained dialogue and efforts for peace in the world.

‘A Journey of Hope’: Prefects call for dialogue

Cardinals Victor Fernádez, Kurt Koch, and George Koovakad – the Prefects respectively of the Dicasteries for the Doctrine of the Faith, for the Promotion of Christian Unity, and for Interreligious Dialogue – comment on the Note ‘A Journey of Hope: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of the Conciliar Declaration Nostra Aetate”.

Nostra aetate, 60 years on: Church renews dialogue against hatred and division

On the 60th anniversary of 'Nostra aetate', which opened a new chapter in relations between Catholics and believers of other faiths, three Vatican Dicasteries publish a Note entitled “A Journey of Hope,” renewing the call to counter fundamentalism, protect religious freedom, and build coexistence founded on fraternity.

Tribute and Condolences from the Executive Board of the Ho Chi Minh City Buddhist Sangha to the Late Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man

Looking at this page of the condolence book, one can see the Sino-Vietnamese inscription: “Vinh Quy – Thiên Chúa Vĩnh Hằng”: meaning “Gloriously Returning to the Eternal God.”

Letter of thanks to the religions after the funeral of Cardinal John Baptist Pham Minh Man

Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Phạm Minh Mẫn, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City, passed away on March 22, 2026. On this solemn occasion of mourning for the Catholic Church, respected Religious Leaders and Representatives of various faiths traditions paid their respects before the casket, sent letters of condolence, and offered prayers for the late Cardinal.

Joining hands in serving humanity

<h3>Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the Phước Thiện (Blessed Goodness) Medical Clinic.</h3>

Inter Dialogue between Pastoral Institute of Saigon Archdiocese & Tien Thien Caodai Academy

On the morning of May 16th, 2026, a delegation from the Pastoral Institute of Saigon Archdiocese (SPI), led by Father Francis Xavier Bao Loc—Director of SPI —visited the Cao Dai Tien Thien Academy at Chau Minh Holy See (Tien Thuy Commune, Vinh Long Province).

15th Interfaith Encounter: United in Hearts to promote Hope

On October 27, 2025, the 15th Interfaith Encounter, theme United in Hearts to promote Hope, was solemnly held at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Saigon.

Seoul to host first Christian–Confucian colloquium

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue is bringing together Christian and Confucian leaders and scholars to explore how the two traditions can help build a more just, peaceful and humane world.

14th Interfaith Meeting: Dialogue Connecting with Others

The 14th Annual Interreligious Encounter hosted by the Archdiocese of Saigon, was held on October 27, 2024, at the Saigon Pastoral Center.

13th Interfaith Meeting: Holistic Human Development (Oct. 27,2013)

The 13th Interfaith Meeting, themed 'Holistic Human Development”, held at the Saigon Pastoral Institute on October 27, 2023.

Côte d’Ivoire: Encouraging religions to be a force for peace and social cohesion

On the occasion of the Eid al-Adha celebration, observed this week, by the Muslim community, Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi, Metropolitan Archbishop of Abidjan and President of the Episcopal Commission for Ecumenism, Biblical Apostolate, and Interreligious Dialogue, sent a message of fraternity to the Ivorian Muslim community. In his address, the prelate emphasized that religions should remain forces of peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion.

Vietnam interfaith gathering commemorates three ancestors

Bishop praises archbishop, Cao Dai leader and scholar for their contributions to the county and religions.

Interfaith gathering promotes peace and harmony in Vietnam

Late French missionary praised for promoting peaceful dialogue and inculturation among local people.

Vatican's Vesak message calls on Buddhists and Christians to become “artisans of peace”

In its message for Vesak 2026, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue invites Buddhists and Christians to work together for an “unarmed and disarming peace” rooted in compassion, dialogue, and inner transformation.

Pope: Christians and Muslims must work together to ‘revive humanity'

In a meeting with participants in an interfaith colloquium, Pope Leo calls on Christians and Muslims to “revive humanity where it has grown cold” and 'transform indifference into solidarity”.

Pope: Never instrumentalize God for military, economic, or political gain

Addressing representatives of Muslim communities of Senegal, Pope Leo XIV called for religions to work together toward peace and warned against instrumentalizing God for military, economic, or political gain.

Pope Leo XIV meets several Muslim leaders in Cameroon

Upon returning to Yaoundé, Pope Leo XIV meets with several representatives of Cameroon’s Islamic communities, encouraging people of all faiths to work toward peace based on mutual respect.

Pope visits Grand Mosque of Algiers and calls for mutual respect and peacebuilding

Pope Leo XIV visits the Grand Mosque of Algiers, highlighting its role as a sacred space for prayer, dialogue, and the search for God.

Where the Menoreh Hills whisper peace: Tolerance in quiet grace

The Paschal message of peace and fraternity is lived spiritually and concretely, as highlighted by the collaboration and friendship between Muslims and Christians in a remote Indonesian village during the Easter Triduum.

Pope: Religions can coexist and promote peace in a radicalized world

Pope Leo XIV praises the work of the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa to foster fraternity between Christians and Muslims, saying that their common witness shows how religions can work together to promote peace and the common good.

Holy See: Christians are most persecuted religious community in world

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the UN in Geneva, highlights the persecution that Christians face across the world and emphasizes that nations must ensure religious freedom.

Christians and Muslims join in Pakistan to pray for peace

An interreligious meeting in Lahore brings Christians and Muslims together during their seasons of Lent and Ramadan to pray for an end to the border violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan and renew their shared commitment to peace.

Course on Catholicism and Caodaism Launched at Saigon Pastoral Institute

On January 3, 2026, the inaugural session of the Catholicism and Caodaism course was held at the Saigon Pastoral Institute.

Côte d'Ivoire: Muslim and Christian communities observe the start Ramadan and Lent together

Muslim and Catholic communities began the period of Ramadan and Lent simultaneously on Wednesday, 18 February. At the Sacred Heart Parish in Abobo Anador, within the Archdiocese of Abidjan, this spiritual coincidence was marked early Wednesday evening by a collective breaking of the fast in an atmosphere of fraternity, reflection, and conviviality. Prayers were offered for peace, unity, and social cohesion in Côte d’Ivoire.