Saturday, July 22, 2006

DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE for peace in the Middle-East


VATICAN CITY, JUL 20, 2006 (VIS) - Faced with worsening situation in the Middle East, the Holy See Press Office has been directed to communicate the following:
"The Holy Father is following with great concern the destinies of all the peoples involved and has proclaimed this Sunday, July 23, as a special day of prayer and penance, inviting the pastors and faithful of all the particular Churches, and all believers of the world, to implore from God the precious gift of peace.

Tomorrow Sunday, the Church will be open all day for prayer, for peace.
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