Cardinal Nemet: A plea for unity and peace in Europe!

Cardinal Nemet: A plea for unity and peace in Europe!

Linz, Österreich - An urgent plea for a united Europe recently came from the Belgrade Archbishop Cardinal Ladislav Nemet, who spoke on Tuesday evening at the Catholic private university Linz. He emphasized that Europe was far more than a geographical concept; It is a community based on common values. The central principles include human dignity, freedom, common good and religious freedom. Nemet, who comes from a Hungarian family in the former Yugoslavia, shared his personal experiences and emphasized how important integration, respect and education are for the future of Europe. He also warned an appreciative dialogue at eye level between the churches and demanded that the most important European countries should think about a common future. "Initiatives for a good cooperation" would have to be encouraged, he said, and threw the idea that peace should not be achieved through upgrade, but by diplomatic means, which also shows that the church has to play a bridge -building role in this regard, said served kathpress.at .

As part of his career, which led him from Austria to the Philippines, Nemet has learned a lot about the various manifestations of community and faith. In the run -up to his increase to the cardinal, he also expressed the challenges in front of which the Catholic Church is standing in Europe. "Europe's church could have a more beautiful future if we return to the spirit of serving," said Nemet in an interview with Vaticannews.va . For him, this review of the service also means that the church must protect democracy but also space for religious values.

nemet, who is the first bishop from Serbia to the cardinal stand, was aware of the fears of the believers that their small community could possibly disappear. It underlines the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the denominations in order to achieve the common goal of the unit. This is particularly important in a country in which the Catholics are often in the minority. "The community, the quality of our churches is the most crucial," he emphasizes, while underlining the importance of a respectful and prepared manner.