![]() ![]() ![]() The Holy Father will arrive in Nur-Sultan and on September 14 he will attend the “VII Congress of Leaders of World and traditional Religions”, joining 108 delegations from 50 countries, spiritual leaders of world and traditional religions of Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism. Tomorrow – September 13 – they will welcome Pope Francis. José Luis Mumbiela Sierra, bishop of Almaty, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Central Asia as of April 29, described the “vocation” of these countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Afghanistan. The ancient Silk Road may now be called to be not only a crossroads for the encounter of different cultures, but also an instrument of support for them.” Speaking to SIR, Msgr. Solid bridges ensure good communication between peoples. And bridges must not fall, for the sake of both shores. “We act as a bridge between Europe and Asia. What can I say to him? I would like to express and convey to him all the love and support of the Catholics of this country The Pope continues to do everything possible, despite his health difficulties, to build bridges of peace and dialogue, to resolve the existing conflicts and lay the foundations that will serve to avert an even darker future. “A special appeal for unity and dialogue will be heard in the geographic heart of Eurasia, an appeal underpinned by the world faith leaders. “It is indeed a providential opportunity not to be missed”, says the bishop. Francis is scheduled to arrive in Nur-Sultan on September 13, the next day he will attend the 'VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions', together with 108 delegations from 50 countries. José Luis Mumbiela Sierra, bishop of Almaty, President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Central Asia as of past April 29, spoke to SIR about the expectations and hopes of these countries' small Catholic communities with regard to Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey. ![]()
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