Nigerian leader of Christian–Islamic dialogue: Francis Cardinal Arinze

Abstract

The present article discusses the seminal role played by a prominent Nigerian in Christian–Islamic dialogue: Francis Cardinal Arinze. Christianity (2.1 billion adherents, 33% of the world's population) and Islam (1.3 billion adherents, 20.1% of the world's population) represent the two largest (Infoplease, 2008) world religions (as of mid-2004). Christianity and Islam have intersected at various times and places in world history, and sometimes in a conflicted way (Armstrong, 2002). Francis Cardinal Arinze has done his share in promoting dialogue and understanding, toward a goal of peace and cooperation, something badly needed in today's world.