by EH
Six years after the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together by Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmad Al-Tayyeb in Abu Dhabi, the University of Trieste will host a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, June 3, dedicated to fostering interfaith dialogue and promoting universal values such as peace, justice, and human dignity.
The event, open to the public, will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Bachelet Hall of the university’s main building. It will feature two prominent figures from Trieste’s religious community: Catholic Bishop Enrico Trevisi and Akram Omar, president of the city’s Islamic community.
The initiative is organized by Fulvio Longato, former professor of the history of philosophy at the University of Trieste. Its aim is to emphasize the role of interreligious dialogue in building social cohesion and promoting a more inclusive society based on mutual respect, active listening, and shared responsibility.
Inspired by the Abu Dhabi declaration—considered a milestone in Christian-Muslim relations—the discussion will reflect on the importance of joint efforts by both believers and non-believers in cultivating a culture of peace and rejecting all forms of violence, hatred, and discrimination.
The roundtable will also provide an opportunity to explore pressing global issues, including the protection of human dignity, the welcoming of refugees, the fight against social exclusion, the defense of religious freedom, and the resistance to religious extremism.
University Rector Roberto Di Lenarda will chair the event, which is part of a broader effort by the institution to engage with ethical and civic themes at the intersection of academia and public life
