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Cardinal Koch: Europe's Peace Responsibility
Churches must rebuild unity to secure European peace.
In brief
Churches must rebuild unity to secure European peace. Cardinal Koch says European churches must rediscover unity to build peace in society. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Cardinal Koch
Cardinal Kurt Koch leads Vatican's ecumenism efforts.
“First, we must rediscover peace within the Church and among all the Churches”
Religions and Diplomacy
Conference in Rome explores peace through religious unity.
“What can religions offer in the search for peace?”
Europe's Identity
Europe's roots include christian, greek and roman traditions.
“The three hills: golgotha, acropolis, capitoline hill”
Churches' Role
Churches must rediscover peace among themselves first.
“Only on the basis of relationships lived in this way”
Peacebuilding
Ecumenism offers unity without sacrificing diversity.
“In illo uno unum”
European Challenge
Europe needs renewed spiritual awareness for peace.
“Remembering europe's christian roots does not mean asking for a privileged position”
The short version
Cardinal Koch says European churches must rediscover unity to build peace in society.
