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Rome (Agenzia Fides) – In light of the recent wave of violence that has affected the Christian community living in the Indian state of Orissa, the President of the CEI (Italian Bishops’ Conference) “encourages the dioceses of Italy, on Friday, September 5, liturgical memorial dedicated to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, or in another day chosen by the local Bishop, to hold a Day of Prayer and Fasting, as a sign of spiritual closeness and solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have suffered so much for the faith.” In the statement issued September 1, the CEI’s President explains his hope that he expresses “the concern felt by the entire Church in Italy,” and unites his plea “to the desperate appeal made by the Holy Father Benedict XVI, firmly denouncing the every attack on human life and calling for a return to peace and harmony.” (SL) (Agenzia Fides 2/9/2008)
