«THE ROLE OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS IN THE SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION IN THE POST-PANDEMIC PERIOD».

The publication included speeches by representatives of the spiritual and political elite of the modern world at the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held on September 14-15, 2022 in Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

SPEECH OF THE BISHOP OF ROME, VICAR OF JESUS CHRIST, SUCCESSOR OF THE PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES, SUPREME PONTIFF OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH, PRIMATE OF ITALY, ARCHBISHOP AND 
METROPOLITAN OF THE ROMAN PROVINCE,  SOVEREIGN OF THE VATICAN CITY STATE, SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD POPE FRANCIS 
 
God is peace. He guides us always in the way of peace, never that of war. Let us commit ourselves, then, even more to insisting on the need for resolving conflicts not by the inconclusive means of power, with arms and threats, but by the only means blessed by heaven and worthy of man: encounter, dialogue and patient negotiations, which make progress especially when they take into consideration the young and future generations. 

We, the participants of the VII Congress - spiritual leaders of world and traditional religions, politicians, heads of international organizations,

We, the participants of the VI Congress - representatives of world and traditional religions, heads of states, heads of international organizations united by a common aspiration for peace, harmony and constructive cooperation for the sake of prosperity of all mankind,

We, the participants of the V Congress of the  Leaders Of World And Traditional Religions, are united by the pursuit of peace, accord and cooperation for a better future of humankind, expressing its gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan His Excellency Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev for the noble initiative of holding the Congress of the Leaders of World And Traditional Religions, all people of

We, the participants of the IV Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, are united in recognizing the divinely established destiny of man, his dignity and inalienable rights.

SPEECH BY JEAN-LOUIS TAURAN, PRESIDENT OF THE PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE 
 
Peace, security,harmony and development are more than the dream of humanity: they are a must. Let us do our best to be faithful to this must! 

SHLOMO AMAR SEPHARDIC CHIEF RABBI OF ISRAEL 
 
Love of peace is, above all, patience, respect for other religions. It is necessary to treat all faiths with understanding. 
I call on all of us: let us be the leaders for peace, take the first step so that our followers will follow the path of peace. 

SPEECH OF SHIMON PERES, EX-PRESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL 
 
We must separate religion from terror. This should be a common effort by all believers, regardless of faith, creed or gender. 

This album-book offered to the reader`s attention includes speeches by the recognized religious and political leaders at the V Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held on 10-11 June 2015 in Astana under the motto «The Dialogue of Religious Leaders and Politicians for Peace and Development».

Offered to attention of readers Collection includes speeches of visual spiritual and political elite of the world at the III Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional religions, held on July 1-2 2009 in Astana. 
The publication is addressed not only to people related to religion and politics, but also to all those who cherish true and enduring spiritual values, moral ideals, and who care about the future of our planet.

The phoyoalbum which is being offered to the attention of our readers, enables to the feel the colorful and vibrant atmosphere of the IV Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions that was held in Astana on May 30-31, 2012. 

SPEECH OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL CHURCH RELATIONS OF THE  
PATRIARCHATE OF MOSCOW  METROPOLITAN OF VOLOKOLAMSK HILARION 
 
Religious communities face a challenge of utmost importance – to protect believers, especially  young people, from destructive influence of radicals.

1. Dialogue shall be based upon honesty, tolerance, humility and mutual respect. It requires effective perception and learning, resulting in performing good deeds.