“We will think no longer in terms of ‘them’ and ‘those’, but only ‘us’.”
“This is something important, human fraternity – how as men and women we are all brothers and sisters – .”
“If God is the God of life – for so he is – then it is wrong for us to kill our brothers and sisters in his Name.”
“Let us offer thanks to God for his gracious gifts and ask him to grant his peace, forgiveness and fraternity to this land and its people.”
“The religious, cultural and ethnic diversity that has been a hallmark of Iraqi society for millennia is a precious resource on which to draw.”
“Events that marked humanity’s path this past year have taught us how important it is to care for one another and for creation in our efforts to build a more fraternal society.”
“The presence of the Holy See in the international community stands at the service of the global common good.”
“…putting the people, the faces, the stories at the centre.”
“Today, the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity has called for a day of prayer and fasting.”
“This crucible of cultures & ethnic and religious identities has resulted in a peaceful &enduring coexistence.”
“Those who seek by any means to manipulate and exploit religion will be defeated.”
“the specific multi-religious character, the spiritual dimension and the particular cultural identity of Jerusalem / Al-Quds Acharif must be protected and promoted.”
“I ask the Lord that we Christians, and our brothers and sisters of other religions, and every man and woman of good will, cry out forcefully: violence and war are never the way to peace!”
“I felt that I had to come here today, to pray and to offer a sign of my closeness,”
“We can also speak with those who think differently, as well as those who hold other beliefs, who do not have the same faith.”
“The Catholic Church is conscious of the importance of promoting friendship and respect between men and women of different religious traditions.”





