Rome's Lay Centre Inaugurates New Location

(14 Apr 10 - RV) Rome’s Lay Centre or ‘Foyer Unitas’ as it’s also known is officially inaugurating its new premises close to the Colosseum today.

Founded nearly a quarter of a century ago to provide hospitality with an emphasis on ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, the centre currently hosts students from many different countries and from diverse Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions.

It also runs a packed programme of lectures and courses on church history, spirituality and dialogue.

The co-founder and director of the Centre is Dr Donna Orsuto, a professor at Rome’s Gregorian University and former consulter with the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue.

She spoke with Philippa Hitchen about the centre’s work and its new location.