VATICAN CITY, APR 14, 2002 (VIS) - At the end of this morning's Mass with the proclamation of six new Blesseds, and before reciting the noontime Regina Coeli with the faithful in St. Peter's Square, Pope John Paul spoke of the situation in the Middle East, inviting all to pray for a "just and lasting peace."
He recalled that "devotion to the Blessed Virgin is an integral part of Christian life, as we clearly see in the new Blesseds. With trust, therefore, we turn to her, especially entrusting to her all those who are suffering in the Holy Land, from where appeals are arriving to me from all sides. I assure everyone of my spiritual and human solidarity, while I invite all to pray so that the efforts underway to reestablish respect for persons and goods and to favor the advent of a just and lasting peace will be crowned with success."
The Holy Father then greeted the pilgrims present in Spanish and Italian. Noting that Italy is celebrating the Day of Sacred Heart Catholic University, he said: "I wish every good for this important institution that, by joining faith and culture, offers a precious service to all of society."
He also observed that "today is also the Day for Donations and Organ Transplants. I hope that solidarity on the part of many people will give hope to the numerous patients awaiting a transplant."
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