Vatican hosts international meeting on inter-religions dialogue

The Vatican will host on Oct. 24-28 an international meeting on dialogue between religions on the eve of the 21st century, organizers said.

The encounter, to be attended by more than 200 representatives of 50 countries, seeks to "consolidate inter-religions dialogue for a future of peace and solidarity among all humankind," the organizers said.

The meeting features side-meetings among the representatives of the different religions.

The encounter will be crowned with a final declaration.