We kick off Season Six of our #InterfaithMattersPodcast with a celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week (Feb. 1-7) and the United Nations’ International Day of Human Fraternity (Feb. 4).
In this episode, host AJ DeBonis and Rev. James Loughran, SA (Director of Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute) discuss Pope Francis’ remarkable 2020 Encyclical Fratelli Tutti (“Brothers and Sisters, All”) which calls for a new global “culture of encounter” across faith lines.
In the words of Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmad Al-Tayyeb: “In the name of God … we declare the adoption of a culture of dialogue as the path; mutual cooperation as the code of conduct; reciprocal understanding as the method and standard.” Today’s podcast explores the implications of this vision for Roman Catholics, and indeed for all people of good will.
We also invite you to help build this “culture of encounter” on Wednesday, February 3, when we present a panel of distinguished interfaith scholars and leaders discussing Pope Francis’ encyclical. See below for details.
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INVITATION
“Paths of Peace to Heal Open Wounds”:
Interreligious Encounters with Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti
Wednesday, February 3, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Fratelli Tutti (Brothers and Sisters, All) calls for a “culture of encounter” in which dialogue across religious, racial, and national lines helps to heal our broken world. Please join ICNY, Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute, and other partners during World Interfaith Harmony Week, to reflect on Fratelli Tutti with diverse faith leaders and scholars, then work to realize the Pope’s vision through dialogue with your diverse neighbors. Panel discussion from 12:00 – 1:30 ET.
Speakers will include:
- Dr. Pritpal Kaur, Education Director at the Sikh Coalition
- Dr. Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islam and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh
- Rev. Sensei Kosen Gregory Snyder, Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies at Union Theological Seminary, and Senior Priest at the Brooklyn Zen Center
- Rabbi Dr. Burt Visotsky, Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary
Followed by small group dialogues across faith lines — an opportunity to learn from your diverse neighbors, by engaging together with Fratelli Tutti.
Free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom link will be provided to participants closer to the date.
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Podcast Questions? Comments?
Have a question for our guests or comment on our podcast series? Would you like to suggest a guest or topic for a future podcast episode? Please feel free to contact us at podcast@interfaithcenter.org.
This episode of “Interfaith Matters” is hosted by co-producer AJ DeBonis, and edited by executive producer Kevin Childress. Interfaith Matters is co-produced by Michelle Polton-Simon.
Learn more about the podcast team on our website.
