The importance of interfaith dialogue
In a context marked by rapid secularization, Cardinal Luis Antonio Taggle, a pro -prefect of the Dicasteri for evangelization, emphasized that the solution lies in dialogue and the encounter between individuals of various religious traditions. At Abu Dhabi, during the Zayeb Award ceremony in human fraternity, he emphasized the need to build bridges of friendship and respect.
Delivery and Hostility in Modern Societies
The Cardinal has warned of a worrying increase in distrust of religious traditions in increasingly secularized societies. This hostility not only affects private religions, but also questions the religious dimension itself. In this context, dialogue is presented as the way to dissipate prejudices and tensions.
A commitment to fraternity
Six years after the document on the document on human fraternity for world peace, the Catholic Church reaffirms its commitment to interfaith understanding. Cardinal Tagle, from the Abrahamic Family House, has expressed the support of the Church in promoting friendship between people of different beliefs.
The dangers of religious instrumentalization
Tagla has warned that religious differences should not be instrumentalized for political or economic reasons, as this can lead to misunderstandings and an atmosphere of fear and distrust. He also criticized the idea that religion must be confined to the private sphere, without recognizing its significance.
Religious freedom as a pillar of peace
According to the cardinal, the recognition of the right to religious freedom is essential to guarantee world peace and the coexistence between cultures. This freedom, in all its extension, is essential to building a fairer world.
Premis I recognitions
Since its inception in 2019, the Zayeb Award for Human Fraternity has recognized 16 individuals and organizations for their contributions to peace and coexistence. This year, the winners include World Central Kitchen, who provides food assistance to crisis areas, as well as the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, for his dedication to the fight against climate change.
Young innovation
Another awardee is Heman Bekele, an Ethiopian-American inventor of only 15 years old, who has created an economic soap that helps in the prevention and treatment of skin cancer in his early stages. His initiative represents an inspiration for youth and an example of how innovation can contribute to the common good.
