Historic world Christian forum issues call for dialogue

Religious Leaders meeting in Kenya for the 'Historic' world Christian forum
have pledged to convene international, local and regional meetings to deepen reconciliation and understanding.

"Recognising that unity is first and foremost God's gift through the work of the Holy Spirit, our commitment is to press on in promoting ever greater understanding and cooperation among Christians, while respecting the diversity of our identities, traditions and individual gifts," the leaders said in a statement issued at the end of the 6-9 November meeting.

The gathering, called the Global Christian Forum, brought together about 240 leaders from Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Pentecostal and other churches, and international organizations

"This is an historic event for world Christianity," said Roman Catholic Archbishop Fernando Capalla from Davao in the Philippines.
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