Holy Father Pope Francis while addressing the delegation of 80 members of “Religions for Peace”, who met him in the Vatican, conveyed that religions with their spiritual and moral resources have a specific and unique role to play in building peace. His Holiness also highlighted that religions cannot be neutral, much less ambiguous, where peace is concerned.
As reported by news.va, Holy Father Pope Francis remarked that “Believers of all religions are called to implore peace and to intercede for it and all men and women f goodwill, particularly those in positions of responsibility are summoned to work for peace with their hearts, minds and hands.” Further, His Holiness once again denounced violence in the name of religion and said that “They gravely offend God, who is peace and the source of peace and has left in human beings a reflection of his wisdom, power and beauty.”
Religions for Peace is the world’s largest and most representative multi-religious coalition that advances common action among the world’s religious communities to transform violent conflict, advance human development, promote just and harmonious societies and protect the earth.
