04 Sept. 2013:Pope Francis on Wednesday made a strong appeal again for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world by inviting the church worldwide to join him in fasting and prayer on Saturday, (Sept.7). The Holy Father renewed his appeal at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square. The Pope had launched the appeal earlier on Sunday, ( 1st Sept ).
Speaking in Italian the Pope told thousands of pilgrims and tourists attending his general audience - “Next Saturday we will live together a special day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East, and the world. I renew the invitation to the whole Church to live intensely this day of fasting and prayer for peace. I express gratitude to the brethren of other religions, and to all men and women of goodwill, who wish to join in places and ways of their own, in this moment. I particularly urge our brothers and sisters in Rome and pilgrims to participate in the prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square Saturday at 7 p.m. to plead with the Lord for the great gift of peace.”
The Vatican has invited ambassadors accredited to the Holy See to attend a briefing on Thursday on the Pope’s agenda for a four-hour vigil Saturday night.
Source: Sedoc
Shared from Radio Vaticana
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