'Stop the Violence,' prayer and fasting on March 13 says CEI

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 5 - The escalation of violence in the Middle East "risks dragging humanity into a war of global proportions, a new senseless massacre with incalculable consequences," the Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) said Thursday. Joining its voice with that of Pope Leo, who called for "stopping the spiral of violence before it becomes an irreparable abyss," the CEI said it is promoting a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Friday, March 13. The invitation is extended to all ecclesial commu...

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