The following is the Message sent by the Holy Father Francis to the participants in the G20 Interfaith Forum (G20 Interfaith), taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from September 26-28, 2018 on the theme “Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development: Religious Contributions for a Dignified Future”:

Message of the Holy Father

 

I greet with affection the organizers and participants in the G20 Interfaith Forum, taking place this year in Buenos Aires. These interfaith conferences, within the framework of the G20 Summit meetings, aspire to offer the international community the contribution of their different religious and philosophical traditions and experiences, to illuminate those social issues that concern us today in a special way.

 

In these days of exchange and reflection, it is intended to explore more deeply the role of religions and their specific contribution in consensus-building, for a just and sustainable development that ensures a decent future for all. Certainly, the challenges that the world has to face at this time are many, and very complex. We are currently facing difficult situations that not only affect many of our neglected and forgotten brothers but also threaten the future of all humanity. And men of faith cannot remain indifferent to these threats.