Deklarace Druhého vatikánského koncilu Nostra aetate o poměru církve k nekřesťanským náboženstvím
Declaration of the Second Vatican Council Nostra Aetate on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions

Summary/Abstract: Compared to the ecumenical dialogue among the Christian churches, it is difficult to conceptualize through the means of canon law the interreligious dialogue between the Catholic Church and other religions. Missionary canon law assumes an honest dialogue between missionaries and mission addressees if they are adherents of non-Christian religions. The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is the highest body of the Holy See that is dedicated to the overall Church coordination of activities of interreligious dialogue. The article analyzes the Catholic Church’s views on different religions, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism. It points out new features of the views on these religions in the Nostra aetate declaration of the Second Vatican Council, which focuses on non-Christian religions. The article mentions some post-Council initiatives and activities that have sought to contribute to mitigation of the sometimes strained relationships with some religions.

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