# Cardinal Koch: Europe's Peace Responsibility

> Churches must rebuild unity to secure European peace.
- Title: Cardinal Koch: Europe's Peace Responsibility · Vaticannews
- Summary: Churches must rebuild unity to secure European peace. Cardinal Koch says European churches must rediscover unity to build peace in society.
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-09/cardinal-koch-peace-among-churches-responsibility-for-europe.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-09-29T12:16:58.36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cardinal koch, ecumenism, european union, interreligious dialogue, church unity, peacebuilding, religion, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Cardinal Koch says European churches must rediscover unity to build peace in society.