Fri Feb 27, 2026 - 8:00 am ESTFri Feb 27, 2026 - 9:19 am EST (LifeSiteNews) — The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue has sent a message to Muslims “on the occasion of the month of Ramadan.” The Islamic season of fasting coincides with Lent this year in what the message calls “a providential convergence of calendars.” Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect for the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, expressed his hope that “through the shared season of Ramadan and Lent, our inner transformation becomes a catalyst for a renewed world.” The approach adopted in the letter is erroneous in two respects: It falsely equates Lent and Ramadan It presents a false, naturalistic understanding of Lent The distinction between Lent and Ramadan The existence of God, and the necessity of mortification of the passions through fasting, are truths that can be known by the natural light of human reason. Many world religions teach these truths, but that does not mean their beliefs and practices …
They are linked with an analysis of historical timelines. The effect of rejecting administrative canons from the Council of Nicaea could also have something to do with it. Candace Owens is nicely showing how timelines can provide great insights.