dijlahpoint - The first international conference on religious studies, titled "Religion and Common Humanity," commenced in Padova, Italy, sponsored by the Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities. The event saw broad academic and religious participation from five continents. The conference aims to build bridges of communication and transcend cultural differences. Participants emphasized that knowledge and religion are resources that unite peoples and encourage mutual understanding. The conference featured discussion sessions on contemporary readings of religious texts, as well as honoring a group of postgraduate students, underscoring the vital role of youth and education in fostering peaceful international dialogue and avoiding conflicts.