St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fillmore will join our brothers and sisters around the world and our dear Pope Francis in this prayer vigil for peace. The doors of our parish will be open until late at night for anyone who wishes to gather in public prayer. Please help get the word out by passing this on to others...

Vatican City, Sep 1, 2013 / 07:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Departing from his typical reflections on the Sunday gospel, Pope Francis used his Angelus audience today to call for peace throughout the world, particularly in conflict-ridden Syria.

“I appeal strongly for peace, an appeal which arises from the deep within me,” he said to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 1.

“There are so many conflicts in this world which cause me great suffering and worry, but in these days my heart is deeply wounded in particular by what is happening in Syria and anguished by the dramatic developments which are looming,” continued the Pope.

“For this reason... http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-announces-global-pra...