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.
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.
In his trip to Iraq last year, Pope Francis called from Baghdad for the stability of peace in the region and the strengthening of interfaith dialogue.
Iraq’s interest in interfaith dialogue is not new. On July 10, the local government of Dhi Qar governorate began building an interfaith dialogue center comprising places of worship for the Islamic, Christian, Jewish and Sabian religions, as well as a hall and forum for interfaith dialogue in the ancient city of Ur.
