At the end of the 3 days of prayer and dialogue, thousands gathered at the Closing Ceremony to hear the words of Andrea Ricardi, representatives of various religions, a witnesses from Syria, and Pope Francis. After which, the Appeal for Peace was read and signed – concluding the Assisi 2016: Thirst for Peace Prayer.
Your Holiness, Distinguished representatives of the Christian Churches and world religions, There beautiful moments, like tonight, when we see peace in the heart of many religions and in those of so many people. It is comforting for a world that thirsts for peace for people at war, for those […]
Your Holiness. Eminences, Excellencies, Distinguished Representatives of Religions and Cultures, Authorities, Brothers and Sisters, By gathering us all together, this International Meeting has given us the chance to look into each other’s eyes, to speak honestly, to listen to each other, to enjoy each other’s riches, and, essentially, to be […]
Your Holinesses, Distinguished Representatives of Churches, Christian Communities, and Religions, Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet you with great respect and affection, and I thank you for your presence here. I thank the Community of Sant’Egidio, the Diocese of Assisi and the Franciscan Families that have prepared this day of […]
Gathered before Jesus crucified, we hear his words ring out also for us: “I thirst” (Jn 19:28). Thirst, more than hunger, is the greatest need of humanity, and also its greatest suffering. Let us contemplate then the mystery of Almighty God, who in his mercy became poor among men. What does the Lord thirst for? […]