The conference, held at the European Parliament Office in Rome on December
10, 2024, focused on "Freedom of faith, belief, and conscience: challenges and
achievements for a culture of peace." Organized by UPF Italy, WFWP Italy,
Lirec, and the European Parliament Office in Italy, the event celebrated World
Human Rights Day.
Key speakers highlighted the importance of protecting rights and freedoms for
peace. Carlo Zonato UPF president, emphasized the spiritual dimension of
peace. Carlo Corazza Head of European Parliament Office in Italy, stressed the
EU's commitment to justice and human dignity. Raffaella Di Marzio director
of the LIREC Study Center, explained that her association is "committed to
promoting respect for all forms of diversity, whether spiritual, religious or
not", she then emphasized the importance of placing the values of equality
above differences. Elisabetta Nistri advocated for respect for all forms of
diversity and the active role of women in peacebuilding.
Elisabetta Nistri, president of WFWP Italy, expressed the conviction that
"women are the expression of the feminine dimension of God and are called
to rediscover their divine nature. Thanks to their sensitivity, attention to the
needs of others and the natural inclination to forgiveness typical of the
maternal heart, they can actively contribute to the construction of peace and
the improvement of collective well-being". She ended her speech with a call
to all women and men to listen their original divine nature and nurture it so
that with God’s help we can build the World of Peace that is in everybody’s
dream.
Franco Ravaglioli UPF vicepresident discussed the universal elements of all
religions and the value of living for others. Davide Romano Director of the
Conscience and Freedom Magazine called for state neutrality in religious
matters, ensuring all faiths can express their principles. Antonio Stango , FIDU
President Marco Respinti, representative of the media’s world, journalist and
Editor-in-Chief of Bitter Winter, warned against state oppression and the
media's role in protecting religious freedom.
Nader Akkad, Imam of the Great Mosque of Rome, appealed for legal
recognition of communities without state agreements. Luis Miguel Perea
Castrillon , Bishop of the Anglican Church of Europe underscored the right to
freely manifest one's faith. Rabbi Roberto Della Rocca, director of the UCEI
Department of Culture and Education, emphasized the equal dignity of all
religions and the value of diversity. Stefano Ceccanti, professor of
Comparative Public Law, at La Sapienza University noted that the issue of
religious freedom is closely connected to the presence of institutions that
guarantee its pluralism
The event concluded with a call for continued dialogue and reflection.
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