The Holy See's Permanent Mission to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva brings together members of the international community and representatives of different religions to “reflect on the precious gift of peace.”
Written by Christopher Wells
At this year's 57th anniversary ceremony,th On World Peace Day, Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixo reflects on Pope Francis' statement message The day emphasized that technological advances must be accompanied by an ethical framework to ensure a thriving culture of peace and building a better world.
The annual prayer gathering, now in its 15th year, is hosted by the Holy See's Mission to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva and brings together numerous ambassadors, leaders of international organizations and representatives of various religious communities. I met.
Attendees of the event heard short reflections from representatives of the various religious communities present in Geneva, including Jews, Buddhists, Sufi Muslims, Protestants and Greek Orthodox Christians.
According to a press release from the Holy See, the recollection is interspersed with prayers in Arabic, Chinese, French, English, Russian and Spanish, and the music is from the Philippines and Africa of St. John XXIII Parish. The event was given by the choir and is recorded as having been held. It was held.
“The interfaith guests were each presented with an olive branch to commemorate the occasion and as a sign of our common efforts toward peace,” according to a press release.
After a final prayer led by Bishop Charles Morerod, Bishop of Lausanne, Friborg and Geneva, participants gathered for a reception in the parish hall.