Worldwide: youth groups hold 12 hour prayer vigil for peace in Holy Land
Youth groups around the world will be united in prayer this evening with young people from Rome who are gathering in the Basilica of St Anastasia al Palatino, for 12 hours of continuous prayer, asking the Lord for the gift of peace in the Holy Land.
The prayer vigil will begin at 6pm, with a Eucharistic celebration presided by the Rector of the Basilica, Father Alberto Pacini, and will continue hour after hour, until 6 in the morning.
On Sunday, July 13, Pope Francis gave "a heartfelt appeal to continue to pray for peace in the Holy Land, in the light of the tragic events of recent days". Youth associations have taken up the Pope's appeal and and invite all communities, groups and movements around the world to join in this time of silence, adoration and intercession.
Source: Fides