Religious leaders in the Philippines‘ only Muslim-majority and conflict-plagued region have called for dialogue to establish peace during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which coincides with the campaign period ahead of midterm elections in May.

Ramadan is a “special time of purification of the heart and love of neighbor” when Christians and Muslims should explore the “spirituality of life in dialogue,” the Mindanao Religious Leaders Conference (MIRLEC) said in a statement, Vatican’s Fides news agency reported on March 6.

“This year, Ramadan in the Philippines coincides with the political election campaign, marked by …

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