The following is excerpted from the Church Newsroom. To read the full article, CLICK HERE.  Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles told global faith leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on Monday, February 3, 2025, that protecting religious freedom is “a key to peace and stability” around the world. The Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke at the opening reception of the 2025 International Religious Freedom Summit, held at the House of the Americas. This is an annual two-day summit that supports religious freedom worldwide. More than 90 organizations representing more than 30 faith traditions are participating to discuss ways to advance international religious freedom. Nearly 80% of people around the world live in countries with high levels of restrictions on religion. Elder Soares said the path to peace is dialogue and action. He pointed to his native Brazil as an example of how such peace can be achieved. “Religious freedom scholar Brian Grim observed that, ‘Given the level of religious switching in Brazil, it is particularly notable that … there have been no reported incidents of hostility over conversions or proselytism,’” Elder Soares said. “Though far from perfect, tension has been … Continue reading At Global Summit, Elder Soares Advocates for Peace Through Religious Freedom