World Day of Prayer for Peace, 27 October

Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world on Friday, October 27.

"War solves no problems," Pope Francis said. "It only sows death and destruction, increases hatred, multiplies revenge. War erases the future."

“Silence the weapons. Listen to the cry of the poor, the people, the children, for peace.”

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