Vatican
City, 18 July 2013 (VIS) – Tonight the Italian city of Modena will
hold a prayer vigil in the Church of Pomposa for the victims of
migration. The vigil has been organised by the diocese of
Modena-Nonantola, “in communion with Pope Francis' visit to
Lampedusa”.
During
his visit to the island on 8 July, the Holy Father said “we beg
forgiveness for our indifference to so many of our brothers and
sisters. Father, we ask your pardon for those who are complacent and
closed amid comforts which have deadened their hearts; we beg your
forgiveness for those who by their decisions on the global level have
created situations that lead to these tragedies”.
A
communique issued by the archdiocese states: “Welcoming Pope
Francis' spirit of forgiveness and compassion, we invite all citizens
of Modena, both natives to the city and immigrants, to a moment of
prayer for the victims of the crossings of hope in the Mediterranean
Sea, and the other routes that are taken by many people seeking
refuge from war, persecution, discrimination and environmental
disasters”.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment