Peace in Europe begins with peace among the Churches, says Cardinal Koch

“First, we must rediscover peace within the Church and among all the Churches. Ecumenism can help us live in balance amid diversity,” said Cardinal Kurt Koch. The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity made these statements while participating in the “Religions and Diplomacy” conference, held in Rome from September 28 to 30, 2026.

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction…”