The Pope prayed in front of the Holy Mary to lead the leaders of the nation to seek the path of peace and to reconcile the children blinded by power and hatred, seduced by the power of evil.
C. Roubini Chinnapa9 CTC, Vatican News
As tensions between Israel and Palestine continue in the Holy Land, the faithful observed a day of prayer on October 27 following Pope Francis’ call for global prayer and fasting for peace during a public meeting on October 18.
The Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, invited not only Christians but all religious people who share the common goal of promoting peace in the world to pray. The Pope has called for a day of fasting, prayer and penance to plead for peace in these troubled times.
The Pope said that he cordially invites brothers and sisters of various Christian denominations, from other religions and all those who desire peace in the world to participate in this initiative as they see fit.
After a day of fasting for peace in a world marked by violence, the centerpiece of the global event was a prayer that began at 6 pm in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Pope Francis went in front of the figure of Mother in a wheelchair. The Pope prayed to move the souls of those trapped by hatred, to convert those who create conflicts, to start the tears of children, and to shine a glimmer of light in the dark times of conflict.
After a few moments of silent prayer, the prayer began, reciting the sad mysteries of the rosary. A short time of silent prayer and reflections of the church fathers became the subject of meditation. Like sheep following the shepherd, the Holy Father was accompanied by thousands of faithful, bishops, cardinals and members of the synod who attended the synod. The Bishop of Rome was joined by believers from different parts of the world. Prayers were held in Jerusalem, Gaza, Kiev, and villages in North Africa. All those of good will volunteered to join the Pope on all continents in an hour of prayer and contemplation in a spirit of penance, with the common goal of bringing peace in these challenging times.
As the conflict in the Holy Land continues to draw global attention, the Pope’s call for a day of prayer and fasting stands as a symbol of hope and a plea to end the violence and suffering in the region. Reflecting the universal aspiration for a more harmonious and peaceful world, people from different religions came together to plead for peace. The prayer concluded with the blessing of the Holy Eucharist.
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2023-10-27 18:43:47
