Pope's Call for Universal Brotherhood Reflects Timeless Sikh Values

Pope Leo XIV’s recent condemnation of religious violence and call for universal brotherhood at the Council of Nicaea anniversary echoes Sikh teachings articulated five centuries earlier. This article highlights parallels between the Pope’s message and Sikh principles such as rejecting extremism, affirming universal fraternity through “Ik Onkar,” and translating spirituality into service, exemplified by langar. Historic interfaith gestures, such as the foundation of the Golden Temple, reinforce this shared ethos. Amid rising global tensions, these convergent teachings offer urgent guidance for peace and human dignity.