(Collage: kazpravda.kz)Symbol of the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sept. 17-18, 2025. The Pope sent his greetings to participants with a message that began with the greeting "peace" in several languages. More than 100 participants from 60 countries participated in the forum, including spiritual leaders of major world religions, representatives of international organizations, experts, political scientists, and public figures. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the religion's congress on September 17 by calling interfaith dialogue "not a luxury but a necessity" in an era of conflict and mistrust. Reflecting on the event's theme "Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for the Future," Pope Leo noted that every authentic religious impulse seeks to foster dialogue and cooperation, since they transcend borders and unite people everywhere.