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UPF Italy celebrates the World Interfaith Harmony Week and Human Fraternity Day

On February 4, 2025, UPF Italy organizes a conference at the Italian Senate to discuss interfaith cooperation as the foundation for global peace.

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An event for dialogue and peace

As part of the World Interfaith Harmony Week and the International Day of Human Fraternity, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF Italy) is organizing a major conference titled “Interfaith Cooperation: Foundation for Human Fraternity and the Culture of Peace”. The event will take place on February 4, 2025, at 3:30 PM in the Sala Zuccari of Palazzo Giustiniani, at the Italian Senate in Rome.

The initiative, promoted by Senator Pier Ferdinando Casini, will bring together prominent religious leaders to reflect on the role of interfaith cooperation in building a more harmonious and united society.

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Distinguished speakers

The conference will feature key religious and academic figures, including:

  • Pier Ferdinando Casini, Senator of the Italian Republic
  • Mons. Yoannis Lahzi Gaid, President of the Human Fraternity Foundation
  • Carlo Zonato, President of UPF Italy
  • Nader Akkad, Imam of the Great Mosque of Rome
  • Francesca Baldini, Coordinator of Women of Faith in Dialogue at Religions for Peace
  • Giuseppe Calì, President of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification – Southern Europe
  • Luis Miguel Perea Castrillon, Bishop of the Anglican Church of Europe
  • Rav Ariel Di Porto, Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Rome
  • Thenzin Khentse, Buddhist monk of the Tibetan tradition, Ghe Pel Ling Milan
  • Raffaella Di Marzio, Director of the LIREC Study Center, who will moderate the discussion.

The importance of interfaith dialogue

The spiritual heritage of each religion is a valuable asset that, when embraced, can help resolve conflicts and build a world based on universal brotherhoodInterfaith dialogue is not just an expression of tolerance but a crucial path to overcoming divisions, promoting forgiveness, compassion, and cooperation for the common good.

The International Day of Human Fraternity on February 4 and the World Interfaith Harmony Week, supported by the United Nations, are key moments to reaffirm the importance of peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures and traditions.

Toward the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

The 2025 edition of these celebrations holds special significance in light of the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025, proclaimed by Pope Francis with the motto “Pilgrims of Hope.” The Universal Peace Federation seeks to strengthen its commitment to a shared journey of humanity, rediscovering its connection to its divine origins.

UPF Italy: Promoting peace and dialogue

UPF International is an NGO with General Consultative Status at the UN’s ECOSOC, founded by Rev. and Mrs. Moon, and actively engaged in global peacebuilding and interfaith cooperation. In Italy, UPF publishes “Voci di Pace,” a key reference for human rights, good governance, and interfaith relations.

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