Bishop in Pakistan awarded the Shalom Prize for 2007
(Wed.27 June, 2007):-The Shalom Prize, which goes to those who promote peace in world,
was awarded to Bishop Joseph Coutts of Faisalabad, Pakistan, for his unwavering commitment
to interfaith dialogue, peace and development of the Pakistani community. The prize
includes a plate and a cash award of not less than 5.000 € ,which were given to the
prelate during a solemn ceremony held on Sunday at the Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
in Bavaria. The bishop, who also heads Caritas Pakistan, celebrated a thanksgiving
mass the same night in the university chapel. During the Sunday homily, Bishop Coutts
remembered the feast of St John the Baptist ,and took advantage of the opportunity
“to stress the prophetic role played by the Church which speaks to defend justice
and proclaim the Gospel to the world.”