“This is something important, human fraternity – how as men and women we are all brothers and sisters – .”
“If God is the God of life – for so he is – then it is wrong for us to kill our brothers and sisters in his Name.”
“The Church in Iraq, by God’s grace, is already doing much to proclaim this wonderful wisdom of the cross.”
“Let us offer thanks to God for his gracious gifts and ask him to grant his peace, forgiveness and fraternity to this land and its people.”
“The religious, cultural and ethnic diversity that has been a hallmark of Iraqi society for millennia is a precious resource on which to draw.”
“Events that marked humanity’s path this past year have taught us how important it is to care for one another and for creation in our efforts to build a more fraternal society.”
“Egypt thus has a singular task, namely, to strengthen and consolidate regional peace.”
“I ask the Lord that we Christians, and our brothers and sisters of other religions, and every man and woman of good will, cry out forcefully: violence and war are never the way to peace!”
“This dialogue is what creates peace.”






Pope's Prayer Network
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