Post by cenydd on Aug 12, 2013 9:03:26 GMT
Pope Francis reached out to Muslims on Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and called on them and Christians to promote mutual respect.
"I want to send a hello to Muslims around the world, our brothers, who a short time ago celebrated the conclusion of the month of Ramadan," the pontiff said in front of thousands of the faithful gathered for his Angelus blessing in St Peter's Square.
"I hope that Christians and Muslims engage to promote mutual respect, especially through the education of new generations," he said.
It was the pope's second message to Muslim communities recently.
On 2 August, Francis sent a text "as an expression of esteem and friendship to all Muslims, especially their religious leaders".
In his text, he also called on both religions to "avoid unjustified or defamatory criticism" of each other.
"I want to send a hello to Muslims around the world, our brothers, who a short time ago celebrated the conclusion of the month of Ramadan," the pontiff said in front of thousands of the faithful gathered for his Angelus blessing in St Peter's Square.
"I hope that Christians and Muslims engage to promote mutual respect, especially through the education of new generations," he said.
It was the pope's second message to Muslim communities recently.
On 2 August, Francis sent a text "as an expression of esteem and friendship to all Muslims, especially their religious leaders".
In his text, he also called on both religions to "avoid unjustified or defamatory criticism" of each other.
news.iafrica.com/worldnews/874810.html
Seems to me like an excellent message - people don't need to share the same religion to be respectful of each other's beliefs, and it is especially important that young people are brought up to understand that. It's good to see this new Pope taking such a positive attitude, especially after some of the comments from his predecessor.