International Day of Human Fraternity: Religious Intolerance, Abductions, Forced Conversions of Christian Minors Still Prevalent in Indian Subcontinent

The Declaration on Human Fraternity is an important annual event that celebrates the signing of the declaration by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. Even as religious extremism increases in some regions of the Indian subcontinent, we reflect on the importance of respecting individual freedom of choice and consent in matters of belief, in order to foster a culture of goodness, peace, and fraternity.