Harmony and Light: Archbishop's Diwali Wish

Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao extended Diwali greetings, emphasizing the festival's essence of good triumphing over evil. He urged people to promote harmonious living and resist divisive elements. Ferrao highlighted the celebration's universal values of truth, respect, and unity across diverse communities.

The Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, has conveyed Diwali greetings, emphasizing the Hindu festival's core message of good triumphing over evil. His statement underscored the values essential to all religions, such as truth, justice, and unity.

In his Diwali message, the Archbishop urged people to continue spreading the light of harmonious living. He called for a collective stand against divisive forces that threaten societal unity and peace.

Representing the Catholic community, Ferrao highlighted the festival's universal appeal, bridging religious and cultural divides. He expressed hopes for a society where respect for all human beings and God's creation is actively promoted.

(With inputs from agencies.)