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Vatican Wishes Worlds Hindus A Happy Deepavali!

Posted on: 01/Nov/2010 6:58:29 AM
The Vatican, the top body promoting Christianity in the world, has wished a Happy Diwali to Hindus all over the world while calling for “greater harmony and trust” between Hindus and Christians.

Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, head of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, wrote a message to Hindus calling for a reflection “on how best we can strengthen our friendship and cooperation by mutually ensuring and enhancing respect and trust.”

Diwali, which falls on Nov. 5 this year, is a festival celebrated by Hindus in the spirit of goodness and revelry, signified with lighting of earthen lamps and candles in every household.

The message continued "we join you in the celebration of Deepavali, sending you our sincere greetings and congratulations on behalf of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. May God, the Supreme Light illuminate your minds, enlighten your hearts and strengthen the human bonds in your homes and communities. We wish you all a joy-filled Deepavali!”

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