Dominique Mathieu

Dominique Joseph Mathieu (13 June 1963–) is a Belgian prelate, a cardinal of the Catholic Church, and member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, who serves as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Teheran-Isfahan. Quotes I would tell Catholics in the West and in the world: Show them your fraternal attention and pray to God for their intentions; finally, contact and bond with them as much as possible. Fr Dominique, new bishop of Teheran, seeks unity among Christians, dialogue with Shia Islam (22 January 2021) It is time to face conflicts with courage and transparency. Only through authentic encounter with the other can the spark of fraternity emerge in our common home, which God, made love, has entrusted to us. by walking together, despite our differences, we can be true witnesses of peace. Let us not limit ourselves to dreaming about it: let us build it with concrete actions of reconciliation and unity. Archbishop of Tehran: Putting aside the designs of supremacy is key to restoring peace (28 October 2024) Fides News Agency وقال رئيس أساقفة طهران للاتين الكاردينال دومينيك ماتيو عبر "آسي مينا": "لتتوقف الأسلحة، ولتَعِش القلوب بسلامٍ وعدالةٍ وطمأنينة، وفق ما يريد اللهلأبنائه". (Let the weapons stop, and let hearts live in peace, justice and tranquility, as God wants for his children.) Church voices call for peace and prayer amid military escalation in the region (1 March, 2026) acimena.com (Arabic) External links Category:1963 births Category:Roman Catholic archbishops Category:Living people Category:Catholics from Belgium Category:Franciscans Category:Cardinals