VATICAN CITY, NOV 1, 2004 (VIS) - John Paul II, in a brief address during the Angelus prayer, remarked on today's feast of All Saints and tomorrow's commemoration of the faithful departed, known as All Souls' Day. He also said he was praying for all the victims of terrorism.
"'Let us all rejoice in the Lord, on this solemnity of All Saints'. With this invitation to joy, today begins the Eucharistic celebration in honor of all the Saints. The pilgrim Church on earth raises her eyes to heaven and joins with exultation in the choir of those whom God has brought to His glory. This is the communion of saints!"
"Precisely in the light of this stupendous mystery, we will celebrate tomorrow the annual commemoration of all the faithful deceased. The liturgy invites us to open our hearts and pray for everyone, especially for the souls most in need of divine mercy."
"I am raising a special prayer to God," said the Pope, "for all the victims of terrorism. I feel spiritually close to their families and, while I ask the Lord to alleviate their pain, I ask Him for peace in the world."
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