Bishops of England and Wales Issue Interfaith Dialogue Document

(23 Apr 10 - RV) Meeting God in Friend and Stranger is the title of a new teaching document on interfaith dialogue issued today by the bishops of England and Wales.

The 50 page text reminds Catholics they are called by Baptism to engage in dialogue with people of other religions, and encourages them to share experiences of prayer and worship in other faith traditions.

Retired archbishop of Southwark, Kevin McDonald, leads the bishops’ conference on issues of dialogue and inter-religious relations. He spoke with Philippa Hitchen about this new document…