Vatican City, Jan 1, 2011 / 11:28 am
The Pope invited religious leaders from around the world to Assisi, Italy to renew their commitment to peace.
Pope Benedict announced plans for the peace summit in his words before the Angelus on Jan. 1. The October gathering will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first World Day of Prayer for Peace, reported Vatican Radio.
The Pope's announcement came shortly after suicide bombers in Egypt killed 21 Coptic Christians leaving Mass on Jan. 1.
In addition to calling for the October meeting, Benedict XVI asked Catholics to pray “for peace throughout the world.”
“I invite all of you to join in heartfelt prayer to Christ the Prince of Peace for an end to violence and conflict wherever they are found.”
The Pontiff then prayed that those gathered receive “God’s abundant blessings” in 2011.
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