(04 Sept 06 - RV) The World Meeting of Religions opened today in Assisi with a clear
message -- religious differences cannot be used to ferment hatred or war. Organised
by the Rome-based ecclesial community of St Egidio ,the two day event has drawn delegations
from over 70 countries under the theme Religions and Cultures in Dialogue. Emer McCarthy
joined Catherine Smibert live from Assisi to give us the latest on the events...