A pilgrimage town, in compliance with the principal differences, but with the desire to converge toward mutual respect and love. That experience ardently desired by John Paul II 25 years ago, is a sort of icon that evokes the oneness of humanity without exclusion. In our daily lives we are all called to revive the spirit of Assisi spirit of unity among Christians and dialogue with all religions. We join the chorus of those who are convinced that today more than ever is necessary to reaffirm that religions can not be manipulated for subversive purposes. Solidarity with the Egyptian Coptic communityĪs we did for our Christian brothers in Iraq, together with renewed pain and amazement, we express our solidarity with the Egyptian Coptic community hard hit New Year's Eve and again a few days ago, cleaver from terrorism.