Dialogue is a fundamental aspect of being human. In a world marked by conflicts, tensions between cultures and beliefs and an increasing diversity of perspectives, dialogue is essential for peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding. It is on this premise that the Frate Indovino publishing house has issued a new volume of the “Brothers in Humanity” series.

Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare Movement, and Monica Mondo, a journalist from TV2000, came together in a candid and enlightening dialogue, inspired by experiences lived in the Holy Land and beyond. Through their unique perspectives, they offer a journey to discover the value of dialogue in the contemporary context.

Margaret Karram, a Palestinian Christian with an Israeli passport, brings with her vast experience in promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue. As President of one of the largest ecclesial movements, her commitment to unity is reflected in her actions and words.

Monica Mondo, a well-known Italian journalist who has worked for TV 2000 and RAI, offers acute and passionate analysis of the challenges and opportunities in promoting dialogue through the media.

This book is not only an opportunity to reflect on the current state of human dialogue but also a practical guide for all those who wish to actively engage in building bridges between people, cultures, and faiths.

Italian speakers can view the Press Conference launching the book at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWalNamVwhM

On that occasion, Margaret said, “I never thought that the story of my life would be of interest but I agreed to answer Monica Mondo’s questions because faced with everything we are experiencing today, with all the negative news we hear, I wanted to contribute with positive news that demonstrates that there are people who live for peace, who want to contribute to creating a different society. I have tried to demonstrate this through stories from the grass roots, from daily experience including some from among the people in my land”. She forcefully underlined the centrality of dialogue as the main path towards processes of justice, reconciliation and reconciliation between individuals and peoples, saying, “I have experienced first-hand that learning to dialogue, to listen to each other, is the first step in building peace. Dialogue contains many dimensions, especially that of action: welcoming joys but also welcoming suffering or points of view different from ours. This is a first step, but a fundamental one because, if the other person feels welcomed, we can begin to create the foundations for mutual trust. Moving from the logic of conflict to that of pacifism is a process, exactly like the achievement of peace which is not a simple rejection of war, but is based on a patient journey, on a critical and constructive comparison with the social, political, cultural and religious reality”.

The book is in Italian and is available on amazon.it