US EditionVatican Library Unveils Muslim Prayer Room, Strengthening Interfaith Inclusivity
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"We are a universal library." In the Vatican, the Apostolic Library took the decision to grant access to a place of prayer to Muslim researchers. Thus, they will be able to invest a small room equipped with a carpet. "Some Muslim scholars asked us for a room with a carpet to pray and we granted it to them," confirmed the vice-prefect, Father Giacomo Cardinali, in an interview given to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, and reported by The Cath…
In the 500-year-old Apostolic Library, there is now a prayer room with a carpet facing Mecca. How far do you want to go with the tolerance? There were times when Christianity was still defensive. When the Muslims threatened Israel and Constantinople, even from the farthest corners of Europe they left for defense. When the Ottomans then made it to the gates of Vienna, they were pushed back with a joint effort. And today? The Pope no longer defend…
"Of course, some Muslim scholars asked us for a room with a prayer rug, and we gave it to them," they recognize from the Vatican.
Vatican Library Opens Prayer Room for Muslim Scholars, Expands Inclusivity Efforts — Akelicious
The Vatican Apostolic Library has opened a special prayer room for Muslim researchers a landmark gesture underscoring its deepening commitment to inclusivity and interfaith respect within one of the world’s most prestigious centers of knowledge. Library officials said the decision followed requests from visiting Muslim scholars who needed a quiet space for their daily prayers. Vice Prefect Giacomo Cardinali told La Repubblica that the request wa…
Vatican Library Unveils Muslim Prayer Room, Strengthening Interfaith Inclusivity
The Vatican Apostolic Library has introduced a dedicated prayer room for Muslim scholars, a significant move to enhance inclusivity and interfaith dialogue at one of the world’s premier knowledge hubs.Responding to requests from Muslim researchers for a quiet space to perform daily prayers, library officials embraced the idea as a natural extension of their mission. Vice Prefect Giacomo Cardinali told La Repubblica, “Welcoming scholars of all fa…
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