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France's religious leaders call for peace and dialogue
French religious leaders issue Metz Appeal urging peace, reconciliation and dialogue amid global crises
In brief
French religious leaders issue Metz Appeal urging peace, reconciliation and dialogue amid global crises Religious leaders in France commit to building peace through dialogue, education and shared responsibility Originally reported by Vaticannews.
France's religious leaders
French religious leaders affirm commitment to serving the whole human family through dialogue and peace efforts
“We affirm together that neither the name of God nor any religious truth or spiritual tradition may ever be invoked to justify violence and hatred”
Metz Appeal
The Metz Appeal calls for dialogue, reconciliation and peace amid war, inequality and ecological instability
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes peace requires justice, dignity and shared care for our common home
Hate speech and attacks
Religious leaders condemn hate speech and attacks on worship sites in France due to origin or faith
Peace building
Religious leaders commit to education, reconciliation and building a culture of peace through community action
Three commitments
Leaders pledge sustained dialogue, intergenerational understanding and shared commitment to justice and peace
“no lasting peace can be built without others or against them”
Here's the gist
Religious leaders in France commit to building peace through dialogue, education and shared responsibility
