British Ambassador to Italy Speaks on Role of Religion in Forming European Identity, Society

(27 Sep 08 - RV) The XVI Pontignano Conference is underway, in Siena, Italy, this weekend under the sponsorship of the British Embassy to the Italian Republic and the British Council in Italy. This year’s Conference is looking at how national identity is experienced by young people in Italy and the UK, especially in light of globalization and European integration. The British Ambassador to Italy, Edward Chaplin spoke with us about how he understands the role of religion in helping to promote peaceful co-existence in an increasingly pluralistic society…