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Vatican representative attends Buddhist-Christian forum

The China Post
Date: November 16, 2017
By: Elaine Hou and Kuan-lin Liu

TAIPEI (CNA) – Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran of the Vatican arrived in Taiwan on

The Sixth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium is being held in New Taipei City Nov. 13-16 under the theme “Christians and Buddhists Walking Together on the Path of Nonviolence.” (Courtesy of Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society)

Wednesday to attend an annual Buddhist-Christian forum that is focusing this year on non-violence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday.

During his four-day stay, the cardinal will also meet with Taiwan’s Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) as part of an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the ministry said in a statement.

The Sixth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium is being held in New Taipei City Nov. 13-16 under the theme “Christians and Buddhists Walking Together on the Path of Nonviolence.”    [FULL  STORY]

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