Intercultural and interreligious dialogue in Catholic communities: internal and external aspects

Abstract

The article analyzes the external and internal aspects of intercultural and interreligious dialogue in Catholic communities on the example of the Russian parishes of the RCC. Given the complex organizational structure of the Catholic Church, which includes the Vatican Curia, local dioceses in specific countries and regions, and local parishes, the system of interactions associated with cultural exchange and its regulation by pastoral manuals and documents turns out to be multi-stage and complex. Taking into account the geographical position and historical development of the Russian Catholic communities, they become an interesting object for sociological research.