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Iraq to hold interfaith dialogue with Vatican participation

Iraq has launched a new round of interfaith dialogues in the wake of achievements related to tolerance and the recognition of others.
Pope Francis stands with Iraqi religious figures during an interfaith service.

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated Aug. 5 that it has completed preparations for the third Interfaith Dialogue Conference scheduled for October in coordination with the religious endowments offices in Iraq — namely the Shiite, Sunni, Christian, Mandaean and Yazidi endowments.

On Jan. 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the upcoming Interfaith Dialogue Conference will be held with the participation of the Pontifical Council in the State of the Vatican City.

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