Understanding All Religions Promotes Peace: Udupi SP

Understanding All Religions Promotes Peace: Udupi SP

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Dec 14, 2025: Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar on Saturday said that understanding the practices and cultures of all religions is essential to spreading the message of peace in society. He was speaking after inaugurating the Christmas get-together organised by the Udupi Diocese for media representatives.

Describing Christmas as a festival celebrated collectively by people of all communities, the SP said that the fundamental objective of all religions across the world is to strengthen social unity. He noted that religion plays a vital role in shaping moral, social and spiritual values, and fosters a sense of togetherness in society. He called upon people to join hands in building a strong and united India.

Presiding over the programme, Bishop of the Udupi Diocese Most Rev Gerald Isaac Lobo said that Lord Jesus left His heavenly kingdom and was born in a manger to restore humanity to God when people had drifted away and struggled in sin. Recalling Jesus’ message that those who strive for peace on Earth are blessed, he urged people to live by those teachings.

During the event, the newly elected office bearers of the Udupi District Working Journalists’ Association were felicitated by the diocese. MCC Bank president Anil Lobo and association president S.G. Kurya extended their greetings.

Monsignor Ferdinand Gonsalves, senior priest of the Udupi Diocese, and vice-chancellor Rev Steven D’Souza were present.