Pope Benedict’s inter-religious peace meet in Assisi, Oct. 27
(April 04, 2011) The Vatican on Saturday released the preliminary program of the day that Pope Benedict XVI and representatives of world religions will spend together in prayer for peace in the central Italian town of Assisi on October 27 this year. The day is in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the first historic meeting that took place in Assisi on 27 October 1986, convoked by late Pope John Paul II. A Vatican statement said Pope Benedict intends to hold a day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace and justice in the world, making a pilgrimage to the home of Saint Francis and inviting fellow Christians from different denominations, representatives of the world’s religious traditions and, in some sense, all men and women of good will, to join him once again on this journey. Pope Benedict had announced the day of reflection, dialogue and prayer on the Church’s World Day of Peace this year on January 1st, while speaking about the value of religious freedom to bring peace in the world. Dedicated to the theme, “Pilgrims of truth, pilgrims of peace,” the day will begin with Pope Benedict and the delegations setting off form Rome by train on the morning of 27 October. Upon arrival the Basilica of S. Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, participants will explore the theme of the day and deliver speeches. After sharing a simple ‘frugal’ meal in solidarity with the suffering of so many men and women who do not know peace, they will then proceed to the hilltop Basilica of Saint Francis, where they will make a joint commitment to peace.
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