"THE CONTRIBUTION OF RELIGIONS TO PEACE"

VATICAN CITY, JAN 21, 2002 (VIS) - From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday January 23 in the Vatican's new Synod Hall, a forum will take place entitled: "The contribution of religions to peace." The gathering will be presided by Cardinal Francis Arinze, president of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, while Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, secretary of the same council, will act as moderator.

According to a communique made public today, the forum aims to be "a moment of exchange between official representatives of the different religions who will take part in the Day of Prayer for Peace in the World, to be held in Assisi on January 24. Participants will be given the opportunity to express a brief message."

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