Manila archdiocese calls for communal prayers for peace amid global tensions
The Archdiocese of Manila has called on Catholic faithful to pray for peace amid continuing tensions in the Middle East, Ukraine, and other parts of the world.
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula urged all parishes and communities to organize communal prayers, Eucharistic Adoration, rosary praying, and Eucharistic celebrations for peace starting Wednesday.
Cardinal Advincula also asked that a prayer intention be included in all Masses starting Wednesday to pray for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, and worldwide.
The Manila archdiocese released the circular following Pope Leo XIV's appeal for peace during his Angelus message on Sunday.
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