MONROVIA, Calif. - Jan. 31, 2020 - On Valentine's Day, Dr. Gruzden will speak about Pope Francis and Fethullah Gülen, founder of the international Hizmet Movement as two of the leading interfaith advocates of our time. The event will take place on Friday, February 14, 2020, 5:30 P.M (PST) at the the Maryknoll Sisters Center, 340 Norumbega Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016
Dr. Grudzen's new book with Dr. John Raymaker, Pope Francis: Conscience of the World, highlights Pope Francis' role as an interfaith leader and Global Ministries University's partnership with the Hizmet movement in Kenya.
Sister Joy Esmenda MM, who missioned in Bolivia, states, "We are being made aware of how to become a church of the Earth and regain our responsibilities toward a global community that it's about equity and equality because of the power of love."
Ursula King, Professor Emerita of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol, England states: "Readers will benefit greatly from the examples given of Pope Francis's engagement with the variety of people, cultures, and religions in different parts of the world. This book should be widely read and discussed. It can help to inspire more understanding and collaboration between different parts of humanity…"
The event is open to the public. For more information please visit http://www.globalministriesuniversity.org/
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