# Vatican official stresses mutual understanding as a basis for peace

https://mins.news/en/item/34919

- TASS, 2026-08-27 21:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/society/2178605

> During a five-day working visit to Russia, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Paul Richard Gallagher said evangelical peace rests on justice and mutual respect, not on suppressing debate between differing views. He described peacemakers as builders of dialogue and understanding.

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