US EditionCatholic Church Holds Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to unite in prayer and fasting amid 56 ongoing global conflicts, seeking peace and justice for those suffering worldwide, church leaders said.
- Pope Leo XIV called for a day of prayer and fasting on August 22, 2025, urging peace amid numerous ongoing global conflicts.
- He made this call due to escalating wars including the 2023 Gaza War, Yemen's civil war, and conflicts in Myanmar, Sudan, and Ukraine.
- The Pope emphasized abandoning retaliation and hatred, promoting forgiveness and shared goodwill to resolve these crises and alleviate suffering.
- He expressed hope that hatred could be overcome, urging that unity and a shared commitment to the common good guide actions, and that the Church’s call would receive broad acceptance.
- The appeal mobilized Episcopal Conferences worldwide, including Italy, Spain, and Latin America, highlighting the Vatican's ongoing efforts to foster peace amid persistent violence.
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Catholic Church holds day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza
On Friday, Catholics have been called to pray and fast for people suffering in wars, including those in Gaza in the Holy Land. Pope Leo XIV said the Church would be “imploring the Lord to grant us peace and justice, and to dry the tears of those who suffer as a result of the ongoing armed conflicts” when he asked Aug. 22 to be a day of prayer during his Wednesday Audience. On July 27, the pontiff said he was “following with deep concern the extr…
Romanelli says that 'the whole Strip' is 'dangerous' but the city of Gaza 'even more'. There are 'bombings continuously', but the parish has not yet arrived 'the evacuation order'. Custody of the Holy Land and Latin Patriarchate in fasting and prayer with the pontiff for peace. According to data of Israeli intelligence 83% of the dead in the enclave are civilians.
Pope Leo XIV calls for fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22
Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 21, 2025 / 12:42 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and pr... [...]
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CatholicVote orgHow to participate NOW in Pope Leo’s global day of prayer & fasting for peace
Pope Leo this week issued a dramatic worldwide call for all Catholics to dedicate Friday, Aug. 22 to prayer and fasting for peace. On the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, he said, every Catholic should
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