Diplomacy of Dialogue: Pope Francis's Policy towards Islam and the Development of Interreligious Relations in the European Union

This article examines religious diplomacy as a political tool, focusing on Pope Francis' actions in shaping Christian-Muslim relations in the context of the integration challenges facing the European Union. The study focuses on the interfaith dialogue initiatives undertaken by the Holy See betw...

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Main Author: Piwko, Aldona 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2025
In: Journal for the study of religions and ideologies
Year: 2025, Volume: 24, Issue: 71, Pages: 60-78
Further subjects:B Migration policy
B Pope Francis
B religious diplomacy
B Islam
B European Union
B Christian-Muslim dialogue
B European Integration
B Soft power
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)

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