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Pope Calls for Global Day of Fasting for Peace

8/21/2025

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Summary

Pope Declares Fasting

Pope Leo XIV has declared August 22, 2025, as a day of fasting and prayer for peace, particularly for Ukraine and the Holy Land.
This date coincides with the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
He called for "unarmed and disarming" peace and prayers for victims of conflict.
The Pope highlighted forgiveness as crucial for overcoming resentment and hatred.
His message promotes compassion and unity in response to global challenges.

Summary

Pope Declares Fasting

Pope Leo XIV has declared August 22, 2025, as a day of fasting and prayer for peace, particularly for Ukraine and the Holy Land.
This date coincides with the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
He called for "unarmed and disarming" peace and prayers for victims of conflict.
The Pope highlighted forgiveness as crucial for overcoming resentment and hatred.
His message promotes compassion and unity in response to global challenges.

History

Historical Context

The establishment of the United Nations in 1945 aimed to foster global peace after World War II. Pope Leo XIV's call for fasting and prayer on August 22, 2025, reflects this ongoing commitment, particularly for Ukraine and the Holy Land. His emphasis on "unarmed and disarming" peace highlights a historical struggle against violence, resonating with the UN's peacekeeping efforts to address humanitarian crises.

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Pope Declares Fasting

Pope Leo XIV has declared August 22, 2025, as a day of fasting and prayer for peace, particularly for Ukraine and the Holy Land.
This date coincides with the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
He called for "unarmed and disarming" peace and prayers for victims of conflict.
The Pope highlighted forgiveness as crucial for overcoming resentment and hatred.
His message promotes compassion and unity in response to global challenges.

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