Million Children Join Pope Leo XIV in Prayer
On Thursday, October 1, around 700 to 1,000 children, most from parishes in and around Rome, will join the Holy Father to pray the Rosary for peace throughout the world. This gathering aims to pray for peace worldwide,…
On Thursday, October 1, around 700 to 1,000 children, most from parishes in and around Rome, will join the Holy Father to pray the Rosary for peace throughout the world. This gathering aims to pray for peace worldwide, highlighting the significance of children's involvement in collective prayer.
In an interview with Vatican Radio, Regina Lynch, Executive President of Aid to the Church in Need, outlined the event's roots, tracing it back to a small group of children in Venezuela in 2005, which eventually evolved into a global initiative with considerable support.
Lynch praised the initiative as a "beautiful" endeavor, noting the powerful stories that emerged from children praying for peace in regions affected by war and conflict. She reflected on the saying of Padre Pio, which inspired the initiative, highlighting the hopes embedded in their prayers.
While the overarching goal remained peace, Lynch noted that participants often resonated with their specific situations, fostering a sense of unity among children worldwide. Aid to the Church in Need maintained a map on its website where groups could sign up to join the initiative, incorporating diverse countries like Haiti, Sudan, and Ukraine.
The initiative also sought to encourage families to embrace prayer not just on the day of the event but throughout the entire month of October and beyond. Lynch emphasized the importance of the Rosary in family life by recalling Venerable Father Patrick Peyton's famous saying, "The family that prays together stays together."
