Cyprus Sant’Egidio meeting concludes with appeal for peace

November 19, 2008

The annual International Meeting of Prayer for Peace, sponsored by the Community of Sant’Egidio, concluded yesterday in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia with an appeal for peace. ‘It is time to heed the sorrow of people, and to work for the foundation of a new world order of peace. The quest for justice, the use of dialogue, and respect for the weak are the tools we need to build this new world order.’ This peace, according to the statement’s conclusion, ‘is not the utopia of heaven on earth, it is our duty to build a more human world. Spirit and brotherhood will make this world possible. No war is ever holy. Peace alone is holy! May God grant the world the wonderful gift of peace, through the prayer of all believers!’ Numerous religious and political leaders and other dignitaries attended the meeting, including six cardinals.

 

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Further information:

• Appeal for Peace 2008 (Community of Sant’Egidio)
• Texts and speakers (Community of Sant’Egidio)
• Krakow Cardinal Says Assisi Continues in Cyprus, Urges Sant’Egidio to Select Poland for Next Year's Event (Zenit)
• Peace Meeting Hoping to Break Down Cyprus Wall (Zenit)
• Papal Message to Cyprus Meeting (Zenit)
• Numerous religious leaders, 4 presidents at Sant’Egidio peace meeting in Cyprus (CWN, Nov. 17)