On Sept. 20 in Assisi, Italy, Pope Francis will mark a World Day of Prayer for Peace, the 30th anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II’s invitation to the world’s religious leaders to join him in prayer. Closer to home, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Patroness of the Unborn will host other local parishes and faith groups Friday to celebrate a National Day of Prayer for Peace.
This prayer service takes a cue from the pontiff’s teaching that larger issues transcend religious denomination.