Document on Human Fraternity

The Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, also known as the Abu Dhabi declaration[1] or Abu Dhabi agreement,[2] is a joint statement signed by Pope Francis of the Catholic Church and Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, on 4 February 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The document was born of a fraternal open discussion between Francis and Tayeb and is concerned with how different faiths can live peacefully in the same world, and it is meant to be a guide on advancing a "culture of mutual respect".

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has been established instituted to fulfill the aspirations of the Document on Human Fraternity internationally.[3] The principles of compassion and human solidarity embodied in this text are the same ones that later inspired the declaration designating February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity, as indicated by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.[4][5]

In his 2020 encyclical Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis stated that the Document on Human Fraternity "was no mere diplomatic gesture, but a reflection born of dialogue and common commitment".[6]

  1. ^ Brockhaus, Hannah (26 August 2019). "Pope Francis lends support to committee on Abu Dhabi declaration". Catholic News Agency. Archived from the original on 13 September 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  2. ^ Reese, Thomas (4 October 2020). "Five things to look for in Pope Francis' new encyclical, 'Fratelli Tutti'". Religion News Service. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  3. ^ The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity homepage, forhumanfraternity.org
  4. ^ Nations, United (4 February 2021). "First-ever International Day of Human Fraternity focuses on tolerance | United Nations". United Nations. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  5. ^ Nations, United. "Secretary-General's message for 2022 | International Day of Human Fraternity". United Nations. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  6. ^ Altieri, Christopher (4 October 2020). "Pope Francis releases Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti". Catholic Herald. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.