Pope Calls for Global Prayer Vigil to Support Middle East Peace
Pope welcomes Middle East ceasefire, invites faithful to join prayer vigil for peace
News from the Vatican - News about the Church - Vatican News2026.04.08Updated 6d ago
Pope Leo welcomes the news of a ceasefire in the Middle East and asks that all parties engage in prolonged dialogue to reach an end to the conflict. He also invites men and women of goodwill across the world to join him in prayer for peace on Saturday 11 April.
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Pope Leo has welcomed news of a ceasefire in the Middle East and urged all parties to pursue sustained dialogue toward conflict resolution. He is inviting people worldwide to join a prayer vigil on Saturday, April 11, demonstrating the Catholic Church's commitment to international peace efforts.
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