7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

A Jewish rabbi stressed the role of religious leaders in promoting peace in the world.

Interfaith leaders gathered in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from 14 to 15 September to explore common grounds in the world and traditional religions in the search for the promotion of world peace.

“We all have a common goal – the establishment of harmony of civilizations, the strengthening of peace and stability. Many important ideas and meaningful speeches were delivered at this Congress. I believe that all of them will contribute to our efforts to build a harmonious world,” Tokayev

"Peace is desperately needed," Pope Francis declares.

"We need religion to respond to the thirst for world peace and the thirst for the infinite that dwells in the hearts of each man and woman," says Pope Fancis.

As a dialogue platform for a constructive global conversation, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions provides a beacon of hope for humanity, which is tormented by a diminishing level of respect for the sacred gift of human life and dignity and faced with serious challenges to global stability.

Pope Francis started his 38th Foreign Apostolic Journey on Sept 13, 2022, at the Nur-Sultan Nazarbayev International Airport.

Catholics and non-Catholics alike in the immense Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan are preparing and looking forward to welcoming Pope Francis to their country on Tuesday.

"Religious leaders have the authority to help solve world's conflicts."

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.