Pope Calls For Global Interfaith Peace Summit

Pope Focuses on Christian Persecution for 2011 World Day of Prayer - The Christian Post

In a New Year’s day address, Pope Benedict XVI called for an interfaith meeting to urge for peace and an end to religious violence.

Speaking from St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Pope Benedict announced plans to hold an October summit similar to that of his predecessor, the late Pope John Paul. He said the purpose of the conference would be to “solemnly renew the effort of those with faith of all religions to live their faith as a service for the cause of peace.”

...The October 2011 meeting will mark the 25th anniversary of the 1986 World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi. Held by Pope John Paul, the meeting focused on the need for peace in the wake of the Cold War.

The meeting drew as many as 160 religious leaders from groups such the Baptist World Alliance, Lutheran World Federation, Disciples of Christ and Anglican Communion. Participants stood together with leaders of faith groups such as the Dalai Lama to proclaim that peace was both necessary and attainable.

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