VATICAN CITY, 8 FEB 2009 (VIS) - At midday today, following the Angelus prayer, the Pope launched an appeal for peace following "the strong political tensions that have also led to popular unrest" in Madagascar.
The Holy Father noted how, in the wake of these events, the bishops of the island "have called for a day of prayer to take place today, in favour of national reconciliation and social justice".
"Deeply concerned for the particularly critical situation the country is experiencing, I call upon people to join Malagasy Catholics in entrusting to the Lord those who died in the demonstrations, and asking of Him, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin, a return to harmony of hearts, social tranquillity and civil coexistence".
ANG/APPEAL PEACE/MADAGASCAR VIS 20090209 (130)
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