Pope calls for meeting of major world religion representatives for a day of peace

The Pope has called for a meeting of representatives from the world's major religions to hold a day dedicated to peace.

This request follows the precedent set on October 27, 1986, in Assisi. That meeting established the Spirit of Assisi, a commitment for different religions to meet, dialogue, and work together to build peace while praying according to their own traditions. Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, who helped organize the 1986 gathering, noted the principle of being together for prayer rather than praying together. This approach to interreligious dialogue aligns with the Second Vatican Council document Nostra aetate, which addresses the relationship between the Catholic Church and non-Christian religions.