The Church leader of Central Asia invites all to show “religion as a way to peace” in an interview with the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN International).
In St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis noted that on September 13, he begins a three-day visit to that central Asian country to participate in a gathering of heads of the world and traditional religions.
Pope Francis will attend the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan. The papal journey is also to show his closeness to the country's small but fervent Catholic community.
Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the head of the Church of England.
Korea Council of Religious Leaders announced on August 31, 2022 that a pilgrimage group will visit Jerusalem in Israel and the Vatican between September 13 and 21, 2022.
A bishop in Kazakhstan hopes Pope Francis' visit will reinforce the message of promoting peaceful coexistence among different ethnic groups and religions.
Bishop Adelio Dell’Oro of Karaganda shares in the expectation of Kazakhs for the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Kazakhstan and its great joy and blessing for all.