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Seven Ways to Participate in Day of Prayer and Fasting Called for by Pope Francis
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 27. Here’s how to participate.
Pope Francis Announces Prayer Vigil, Day of Fasting for Peace in Israel-Hamas War
An interfaith vigil will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in St. Peter’s Square, where the faithful will join the pope in “an hour of prayer in a spirit of penance.”
“Miracles of the Eucharist” Theme for 2023 International Week of Prayer and Fasting
The 31st annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting for our nation, leaders, families, and the Church will take place Oct. 20-28.
Catholic Patriarch Calls Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in the Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has urged Catholics to organize times of prayer with Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the rosary.
Addiction to Digital Media Can Hurt Human Relationships: Pope Francis’ Lenten Message
"May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin,” Pope Francis said.
Religious Leaders in Kenya Announce Weekly Prayers, Fasting Ahead of 2022 Elections
Religious leaders in Kenya have called upon the people of God in the East African country to set aside a day each week to pray and fast for a smooth national election set for later this year.
Pope Francis' Lent Advice: Put Down Phone, Pick up Bible
Pope Francis urged Catholics Wednesday to use the season of Lent to spend less time immersed in the chatter and noise of the world through television and their phones, and to spend more time in silence and in conversation with God.
