The Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together Document (hereon as Human Fraternity Docu- ment), signed on 4 February 2019, is closely linked to the Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions, Nostra aetate (literally meaning “In Our Time”), proclaimed by His Holiness Pope Paul Vi on 28 October 1965. For the Catholic Church, the Nostra aetate is a major leap forward, allowing greater inclusivity and engagement with other religious communities. Endorsed by the Council, which comprises 2500 bishops from around the world, the Declaration has lived to see four Popes. The current Pope Francis at a meeting with fraternal delegates from other churches and religions on 20 March 2013 quoted once again Nostra aetate. Thus, in many ways, Nostra aetate is to do away with negative stereotypes that were usually given by Chris ians toward Jews and other religious communities. Although there was still much to be desired for in terms…. read more
