Called to "Witness:" The Invitation of Fratelli Tutti

On 3rd October 2020, Pope Francis writes an encyclical named Fratelli Tutti (We Are All Brothers) to urge the humanity to promote a universal aspiration toward fraternity and social friendship. In the final chapter of the encyclical, Pope Francis repeatedly appeals us to bear witness to God (Cf. FT § 274 § 276 § 280) and thereby to contribute to the formation of the universal friendship and solidarity. After one year, from 25 to 28 April 2021, Indian theological Association (ITA) discussed the theme “Credibility and Witness” in their 43rd annual conference. Earlier in the mission documents we oft found the repeated presence of the term ‘witness’. Therefore, the present article “Witness in Fratelli Tutti” tries to explore the role of witness in the encyclical FT while initiating a universal home of peace and love. Does witnessing life (of Christian) play a significant role to initiate a common home