The Vatican has released a document marking the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s Nostra aetate, praising the ecumenical efforts which the text engendered and calling for a renewed “shift in mindset” to produce a “new ethic of dialogue”.
In a Note published on September 16, the Holy See commented on its ecumenical efforts of the past six decades and welcomed the “shift in perspective” which has developed between religious leaders, resulting in a “culture of dialogue and a ‘culture of encounter.’” This must continue with renewed impetus so that fraternity may be built up between the various creeds, the Note “A journey of hope” stated.
