Overview
- The Pope addressed representatives of world religions, diplomats and Church officials at an evening gathering in the Paul VI Hall titled “Walking Together in Hope.”
- He said the message of Nostra aetate remains urgent and described dialogue not as a tactic but as a way of life grounded in firm religious conviction.
- He thanked those who advanced interreligious understanding over six decades, honoring individuals he described as martyrs for dialogue.
- He urged religious leaders to help people break free from prejudice, anger and greed, calling them to denounce violence, heal divisions and promote peace.
- He linked the commemoration to the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope and invited participants to pause in silent prayer for peace.