Lisbon, April 2025 – The LusoGlobe Centre at Universidade Lusófona, in collaboration with the Universidade Aberta and other key institutions, was set to host the International Seminar on Global Studies on April 7, 2025. As part of the Dialogue Inter-Religious Series, this event explored the urgencies and challenges of inter-religious dialogue in shaping a more human-centered globalization.
The seminar featured Dom Rui Valério, Patriarch of Lisbon, as the keynote speaker, addressing the importance of interfaith cooperation in today’s globalized world. His intervention was complemented by critical commentary from Khalid Jamal (Islamic Community of Lisbon), Fabrizio Boscaglia (Universidade Lusófona), and Timóteo Cavaco (President of the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance).
Coordinated by Porfírio Pinto (CEG - Universidade Aberta), the event occurred at the Salão Nobre of Universidade Aberta in Lisbon, with a hybrid format available via Zoom. Participation was free, and registration could be made by contacting
This initiative was part of LusoGlobe’s broader commitment to fostering global discussions on diversity, cooperation, and inclusive governance.