Thursday, July 20, 2006

Pope proclaims Sunday, July 23, as special day of prayer and penance for Middle East

Holy Father calls for prayer and penance for Middle East

Vatican City, Jul. 20, 2006 (CNA) - The Press Office of the Holy See released, today, a communication from Pope Benedict XVI declaring this Sunday a special day of prayer and penance for peace in the Middle East.

The communiqué states, "The Holy Father is following with great concern the destinies of all the peoples involved and has proclaimed this Sunday, July 23, to be 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."
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 2:51 PM

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