Only a year ago, there were attacks on the "trains used by the poor to go to work." Attacking Mumbai means to attack "a city that employs many poor." The bishop then addresses the international community. "Today," he says, "violence in a region of the world is not isolated. The world is a global village and, therefore, efforts shall be made everywhere. Efforts of love, reconciliation and dialogue to help people in India. We do not have to think that what happened yesterday in Mumbai is far from our daily life. If we multiply our efforts and signs of hope, sowing words of understanding and mutual respect, I believe we can contribute to stopping this chain of violence which is ravaging my country. It is a mistake to think that we are not concerned." Having been Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council of Inter-religious Dialogue for many years, Mgr Machado launches an appeal even to the heads of religions saying: "The faithful’s responsibility is greater in this case. They have the task to give courage and comfort, to show solidarity and, above all, to affirm that believing in God is not something that brings to isolation, but to collaboration."
