"To meet the challenges of the present day to bear witness faith to our Christian faith and hope, the international Fraternity of Friars Minor in Istanbul strives to build relations of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue with men and women of good will and believers of other religions and Churches . We know the journey is long with obstacles at every step but we are certain that dialogue is the path to brotherhood and peace, in keeping with the will of the God of life."
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From Franciscans in Turkey testimonial of hospitality and service: Superior of Franciscan Fraternity in Istanbul reports to Fides (2 February 2005) Fides News Agency
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