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October 4 2014

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Saint Francis' Day: from the memorial to solidarity
 
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Today is a special day for the Christians all over the world, the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, the example of a disciple of the Lord who dedicated his life to the prayer, the poor and peace.
From memorial to solidarity: the support given to Iraqi Christian refugees, among them also the elderly.
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Saint Francis' Day
4 October 2014

Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi: prayer, poor and peace

Remembrance of the dedication of the Primavalle “chapel”; the first place of prayer of the community of Sant’Egidio in the outskirts of Rome. On October 4, 1992, the peace treaty that put an end to the war in Mozambique was signed in Rome. Prayer for all those who work for peace. Jews celebrate Yom Kippur (the Day of Expiation). Muslims celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice (Aid-al-Adha)

 
Solidarity
30 September 2014 | ARBIL, IRAQ

Families of Iraqi Christian refugees find a home thanks to the aid of Sant'Egidio

The project, undertaken with the Chaldean archdiocese of Mosul, will allow families that fled from the plain of Nineveh to spend the winter away from bad weather conditions and send their children to school

 
Elderly
28 September 2014 | ROME, ITALY

Pope Francis: "The meeting between the young and the old is the future of a people".

The Pope with the elders in St. Peter's Square: "The blessing of a long life".

 
1 October 2014

In a video, the meeting of the elders of Rome with Mubarak and Aneesa, refugees from Iraq

 

 

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