2023-08-19 09:34:54
Sunday, August 20, is a special day of prayer for peace under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan.
Joey Kariveli, Vatican City
Peace Prayer Day is observed for the Catholic communities of Pakistan to bring peace.
This special Day of Peace Prayer is celebrated on Sunday, August 20, at the call of the local Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
In Pakistan, where the anti-blasphemy law has been misused, violence once morest the Christian minority has been common, and this day comes in the backdrop of anti-Christian attacks, including the burning of a Christian church in the Jaranwala area of Faisalabad, Punjab province, on August 16 by a group of Muslims following an illiterate Christian, Salim Massee, was accused of blaspheming the Koran. observation Many Christian churches and houses of Christians were destroyed in these attacks.
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The bishops say that they place all attacks on Christian places of worship and homes in God’s hands.
The bishops say they will pray for peace and interreligious harmony, so that all forms of violence and hatred, which can never be justified and poison society, are rejected.
The Bishops appeal to all Christians and Muslims of good will to unite with them for a Pakistan that reigns in peace, is free from hatred and respects the rights and freedoms of all citizens, regardless of religion or creed.
Archbishop Joseph Arsad of the Islamabad-Rawalpindi Archdiocese expressed hope that the rule of law and justice will prevail in the country and a better society will be built.
Annadu Anglican Bishop Azad Marshall appealed to the government to ensure justice and security for all.
This information was provided by FIDES news agency.
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