Abu Dhabi Gathering Highlights St. Francis’ Legacy of Interfaith Dialogue
The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia hosted a gathering in Abu Dhabi to explore St. Francis of Assisi's writings on the 800th anniversary of his death. Church leaders discussed how the saint's teachings can promote interreligious dialogue, peace, and ecological stewardship in the region.
Why it matters
Demonstrates ongoing interfaith engagement and peacebuilding efforts within the culturally diverse context of the United Arab Emirates.
The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia organized a gathering in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 19 to explore the writings of St. Francis of Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of the death of the patron saint of ecology. (Photo: AVOSA) A gathering in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, explored how St. Francis of Assisi’s writings can inform interreligious dialogue, peacebuilding and care for creation, as the Church marks 800 years since the saint’s death, Vatican News reported.
About 50 people attended the October 19 event at the Italian Cultural Institute, held during the Week of the Italian Language in the World. The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia organized the gathering in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the UAE and the institute.
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