The pope emphasized that Egypt, because of its history and geographical position, “occupies a unique role in the Middle East.
Interreligious Dialogue
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In Cairo, Pope Francis calls on Christians and Muslims to build “a new civilization of peace.”
“What is needed are peacemakers, not fomenters of conflict; firefighters not arsonists; preachers of reconciliation and not instigators of destruction.”
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Pope Francis begins a peace mission to the Middle East with Egypt visit
“Peace be with you” was the message of the Risen Jesus to his disciples on the first Easter, and it is the message Francis will bring to the Muslim and Christian communities in this land.
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Cardinal Wuerl: Make religious persecution ‘difficult for others to ignore’
“This is not a Christian crisis of concern only to Christians,” Cardinal Wuerl said. “This is a human crisis.”
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Pope Francis in Egypt: seeking better relations with the Muslim world
Pope Francis will be in Egypt for two days beginning on April 28.
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The clash of populations? Global Muslim numbers projected to catch up to Christians by 2060
In Europe the Christian population is dying faster than it is being replaced. In North America, the number of Christian deaths will begin to exceed the number of births to Christian parents by around 2050.
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Early results show defeat for Jakarta’s Christian governor
The polarizing campaign gave hard-line Islamic groups a national stage and has undermined Indonesia’s reputation for practicing a moderate form of Islam.
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Catholics of all ages have similar negative impressions of Muslims, new data says
Three in 10 Catholics admit to having unfavorable views about Muslims, Catholics are less likely than other Americans to know a Muslim personally, and nearly 50 percent of Catholics can’t name any similarities between Catholicism and Islam.
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Fr. Matt Malone: Agreeing to disagree with Franklin Graham
At the risk of sounding patronizing, I have no doubt that the Reverend Graham’s faith is deeply felt and that his views are sincerely held.
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Pope Francis: Religious leaders must be a model of interfaith dialogue
Religious people must listen to one another and speak to each other as brothers and sisters, the pope said. “Listen and speak softly, peacefully, seeking the path together.”