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By The Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV, a steady voice for global peace, will lead the Holy Rosary on Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens.
Each decade of the prayer will be specially offered for groups affected by war, from displaced families to frontline medical teams and volunteers.
Throughout his pontificate the Pope has repeatedly urged an end to conflict and called the faithful to prayer. He invites everyone and every Marian shrine worldwide to join him in this prayerful plea at the close of the Marian month.
Some of the major Shrines which have confirmed their participation include: the Shrine of the Mother of God (Zarvanytsia, Ukraine); the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo, Philippines); the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Fatima, Portugal); the Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina); the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France); the Shrine of Saint Charbel Annaya (Byblos, Lebanon); and the Pontifical Shrine of the Holy House of Loreto (Loreto, Italy).
Pope Leo will pray the Joyful Mysteries, with each decade being dedicated specifically for those affected by war and violence and entrusting them to the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace.
The first mystery prays for the victims of war, especially the most vulnerable, while the second is for those who bring words of hope and the comfort of faith to populations affected by war. The third recalls the medical and paramedical personnel and volunteers who bring humanitarian aid every day.
The fourth mystery prays for those who suffer the violence of war, for prisoners and for all who endure humiliations that violate human dignity. The fifth and final Joyful Mystery is dedicated to praying for an end to war and the establishment of lasting peace in the world.
Pilgrims and faithful in Rome will also be able to take part in the prayer from St. Peter’s Square through the large screens installed in there.
The initiative is promoted by the Dicastery for Evangelization – Section for Fundamental Questions regarding Evangelization in the World.
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