On March 6 and 7, 2025, the Interfaith Conference on Religious Tourism: A Path to Peace and Human Fraternity occurred at Centro Pastoral VI in Fátima. Organized as part of the International Workshops on Religious Tourism, the conference featured distinguished speakers representing major religious communities in Portugal. The event was moderated by Fabrizio Boscaglia, Deputy Director of the Master's Program in Religious Studies at Universidade Lusófona and a specialist in religious tourism in Portugal.
Notable Speakers:
- Abdullah Seedat – Imam of the Islamic Community of Palmela
- Carlos Cabecinhas – Priest and Rector of the Sanctuary of Fátima
- Isaac Assor – Former Vice-President of the Jewish Community of Lisbon
- Sandra Reis – President of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Portugal
- Paulo Borges – Former President of the Portuguese Buddhist Union and Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Lisbon
- Shiv Kumar Singh – Representative of the Hindu Community of Portugal and Professor of Indian Cultures at the University of Lisbon
This initiative was supported by key tourism and religious organizations, including Visit Portugal, Médio Tejo, Ourém Municipality, and ACISO (Associação Empresarial Ourém-Fátima).
For more details about the event and registration, visit the International Workshops on Religious Tourism.