Pope Francis Urges Collaboration with Buddhists for a Better World
Pope Francis recently met with a delegation of Buddhist monks from one of the most important temples in Thailand, Wat Phra Cetuphon, to discuss the importance of working together for a more inclusive world. The Pope emphasized the need for dialogue and cooperation between the Church and Buddhists to address the challenges facing humanity and the planet.
During the meeting, Pope Francis expressed his gratitude for the enduring friendship between the two religious groups and highlighted the importance of healing a wounded humanity and earth together. He referenced a recent Buddhist-Christian Colloquium in Bangkok, where participants committed to working together to bring hope to a desperate world plagued by violence and conflict.
The Pope stressed the interconnectedness and interdependence of all people, emphasizing the need for collaboration with civil society, other religions, governments, and international organizations to promote peace and fraternity. He also underscored the importance of educating young people in caring for one another and the environment, as well as the power of prayer and meditation in fostering love, mercy, and forgiveness.
Pope Francis praised the efforts of the Buddhist monks and encouraged them to continue fostering dialogue and cooperation, especially with the Catholic Church in Thailand. The meeting concluded with a prayer event at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, where the Pope thanked the monks for their visit and reiterated the importance of working together for a more inclusive and peaceful world.
Collaboration for a Better World: Pope Francis and Buddhist Monks
Pope Francis met with a delegation of Buddhist monks from Wat Phra Cetuphon in Thailand to discuss the importance of collaboration between the Church and Buddhists for a better world. The Pope highlighted the need for dialogue, cooperation, and friendship to address the challenges facing humanity and the planet, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all people and the power of working together for peace and fraternity.
During the meeting, Pope Francis referenced a recent Buddhist-Christian Colloquium in Bangkok where participants committed to bringing hope to a world marked by violence and conflict. He praised the efforts of the monks in promoting caring relationships with one another and the environment, as well as the transformative power of prayer and meditation in fostering love, mercy, and forgiveness.
The Pope encouraged the monks to continue fostering dialogue and cooperation, especially with the Catholic Church in Thailand, and thanked them for their visit. The meeting concluded with a prayer event at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, where Pope Francis reiterated the importance of working together for a more inclusive and peaceful world.
Pope Francis Emphasizes Collaboration with Buddhists for Healing Humanity
Pope Francis recently met with a delegation of Buddhist monks from Wat Phra Cetuphon in Thailand to discuss the importance of collaboration between the Church and Buddhists in healing a wounded humanity. The Pope underscored the interconnectedness and interdependence of all people, highlighting the need for dialogue, cooperation, and friendship to address the challenges facing the world today.
During the meeting, Pope Francis referenced a recent Buddhist-Christian Colloquium in Bangkok where participants committed to working together to bring hope to a desperate world. He praised the efforts of the monks in promoting caring relationships with one another and the environment, as well as the transformative power of prayer and meditation in fostering love, mercy, and forgiveness.
The Pope encouraged the monks to continue fostering dialogue and cooperation, especially with the Catholic Church in Thailand, and thanked them for their visit. The meeting concluded with a prayer event at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, where Pope Francis reiterated the importance of working together for a more inclusive and peaceful world.