Catholic Church in Bangladesh to host interfaith dialogue in September, Cardinal tells CA

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Published On: 27 Apr 2025, 15:58 Updated On:27 Apr 2025, 20:30

Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue George Jacob Koovakad calls on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his hotel in Rome on Saturday. Photo : PID

ROME (Italy), April 27, 2025 (BSS) - Catholic Church in Bangladesh will host an interfaith dialogue in September this year.

Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, who is the Vatican Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, made the announcement when he called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his hotel in Rome on Saturday.

Cardinal Koovakad, who is from the Indian state of Kerala, informed the Chief Adviser that the dialogue would bring together leaders from various religions.

During the meeting, Prof Yunus stressed the need for continued dialogue among people of different faiths in Bangladesh.

He highlighted the country's commitment to religious harmony and the Interim Government's efforts to protect the rights of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, creed, colour, or gender.

Lamiya Morshed, the government's SDG Coordinator; Tareq Ariful Islam, Ambassador to the Vatican; and Rokebul Haque, Ambassador to Italy; were also present at the meeting.