Ce Saturday 11 p.m. at 18 a.m., a prayer for peace will take place on the St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, in the presence of the Pope Leo XIVThis major spiritual event aims to bring the faithful together for a moment of reflection for world peace, in a particularly tense international context.
Pope Leo XIV's Worldwide Call to Prayer
During the'general audience of September 24, Pope Leo XIV invited Catholics around the world to pray the rosary of peace throughout the month of OctoberThis initiative highlights Marian devotion as a vector of peace, particularly for regions affected by conflict.
This Saturday's prayer will be enriched by the presence of the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima, reinforcing the symbolic and spiritual character of the event.
A call to end conflicts in the world
Pope Leo XIV expressed his solidarity with the countries affected by the war, including Israel, the Palestinian territories, Ukraine, and Burma. He stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire and encouraged all parties to engage in negotiations to achieve a lasting peace.
Since his election on May 8, the Pope has continued to repeat his calls for peace, in the purest pacifist tradition of the Vatican.
A symbolic date for the Church
This prayer for peace coincides with the 63rd anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council (October 11, 1962). This historic council was marked by international tensions, including the Cuban Missile Crisis. Pope John XXIII played a key role in de-escalating tensions between the United States and the USSR, helping to avoid a nuclear conflict.
Pope Leo XIV is also planning an apostolic journey to the Middle East, with visits to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. This trip, his first international journey, aims to promote Christian unity and peace in the region.
