Pope Francis rejects 'hatred and violence' in name of God
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Pope Francis rejects 'hatred and violence' in name of God
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Pope Francis rejects 'hatred and violence' in name of God

(AGI) Nairobi, Nov 26 - Pope Francis addressed aninterreligious meeting at the nunciature in Nairobi on Thursdaymorning. "The God whom we seek to serve is a God of peace. Hisholy Name must never be used to justify hatred and violence,"the Pontiff said. "When I come to visit the Catholic faithfulof a local Church, I have an occasion to meet the leaders ofother Christian communities and religious traditions. It is myhope that our time together may be a sign of the Church'sesteem for the followers of all religions; may it strengthenthe bonds
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(AGI) Nairobi, Nov 26 - Pope Francis addressed aninterreligious meeting at the nunciature in Nairobi on Thursdaymorning. "The God whom we seek to serve is a God of peace. Hisholy Name must never be used to justify hatred and violence,"the Pontiff said. "When I come to visit the Catholic faithfulof a local Church, I have an occasion to meet the leaders ofother Christian communities and religious traditions. It is myhope that our time together may be a sign of the Church'sesteem for the followers of all religions; may it strengthenthe bonds of friendship which we already enjoy," he continued.To religious leaders, the Pope stressed that inter-religiousdialogue, "makes demands" on all believers. "It asks questionsof us," he concluded. (AGI). .
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