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\"DecorativeThe parishioners of Saint Peter\u2019s Parish in Toronto join with our brothers and sisters around the world praying for peace in the Ukraine and for the safety of all of the people of the Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Today, Pope Francis asked that all Catholics observe Wednesday, March 2, 2022\u2014Ash Wednesday\u2014as a day of prayer and fasting for peace. Pope Francis stated:<\/p>\n

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My heart aches greatly at the worsening situation in Ukraine. Despite the diplomatic efforts of the last two weeks, increasingly alarming scenarios are opening up. Like me, many people all over the world are feeling anguish and concern. Once again the peace of all is threatened by partisan interests. I would like to appeal to those politically responsible to examine their consciences seriously before God, who is the God of peace and not war; who is the Father of all, not just some, who wants us to be brothers [and sisters] and not enemies. I pray that all parties involved refrain from any action that would cause even more suffering to the people, destabilising coexistence between nations and bringing international law into dispute.<\/p>\n

 And now I would like to appeal to everyone, believers and non0-believers alike. Jesus taught us that the diabolical senselessness of violence is answered with God\u2019s weapons , with prayer and fasting. I invite everyone to make next March 2, Ash Wednesday, a Day of Fasting for Peace. I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

 <\/i>Let us all pray for peace and observe Ash Wednesday- March 2, 2022\u2014as a day of prayer and fasting for the peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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