Someone may defend this on the basis of natural religion or of God's mercy, that God will hear the prayers of everyone who asks Him for His mercy. But that this is an initiative of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity does make it suspicious.
CNA/CWR: Vatican backs worldwide interfaith day of prayer and fasting
I would like to remind you that on 14 May, believers of every religion are invited to unite themselves spiritually in a day of prayer, fasting and works of charity, to implore God to help humanity overcome the coronavirus #pandemic. #HumanFraternity #PrayTogether
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 11, 2020
But then there is this claim that all believers can perform works of charity. Maybe "charity" is being used here stripped of its supernatural meaning, as non-believers and even Christians do. But should the pope be promoting this confusion?
The “Prayer for Humanity,” day on May 14 will be an opportunity for all believers “to #pray, fast and do works of charity,” #PopeFrancis said.https://t.co/Kr2B7Y4QBG#PrayerForHumanity #COVID19 #coronavirus #pandemic #interreligious #faith@VaticanNews @arochoju @AlAzharUniv
— The Dialog (@TheDialogWilm) May 4, 2020
In difficult times, we must stand together for peace, humanity & solidarity.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) May 3, 2020
I join His Holiness Pope Francis (@Pontifex) and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb in their support for the Prayer for Humanity this 14 May – a moment for reflection, hope, and faith.
Today on @Crux, Asian cardinals give support to May 14 World Day of Prayer for Humanity https://t.co/1wcoHIhJEn
— Crux (@Crux) May 12, 2020
The global Day of Prayer for Humanity this Thursday, May 14 is a way for Catholics and people of all faiths to join in a united spiritual appeal to God to safeguard the world and aid us in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Grand Rapids Diocese (@GRDiocese) May 12, 2020
Learn more: https://t.co/15vkxevgvE
In response to Pope Francis’s call for a day of fasting and prayer for the good of all humanity, the Bishops Committee for Interreligious Dialogue invites you to a short time of prayer for the healing of our world at 5pm on Thursday May 14. Details below pic.twitter.com/tO1tAn3tRc
— Archdiocese of Glasgow (@ArchdiocGlasgow) May 11, 2020
A beautiful call to action by #UAE’s #HumanFraternity platform: uniting all tribes, faiths, beliefs for a global day of prayer - Thursday, May 14th. This is the moment for humanity. https://t.co/oomRW7Yn3y #PrayForHumanity
— 🕊 (@SuhailAmshan) May 11, 2020
Pope Francis calls for a day of prayer and fasting on May 14 to implore God to help humanity overcome the coronavirus pandemic. This invitation is open to members of all religious faiths. Will you join? https://t.co/NfQlgmkrk9
— Salesian Sisters (@Salesian_Sister) May 11, 2020
Friends, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue invites everyone to unite on Thursday May 14 in a day of prayer, fasting and works of charity – to implore God to help humanity overcome COVID-19. This is the letter of invitation from Cardinal Ángel ayuso Guixot, MCCJ. pic.twitter.com/dEG2RJ6cpE
— The Message (@messageonline) May 12, 2020
"Pope Francis has endorsed the call to 'the believers of all the religions to unite together spiritually on May 14 in a day of prayer and fasting, to implore God to help humanity overcome the coronavirus pandemic.'"https://t.co/9jjTyNs0tA
— Sisters of Mercy (@SistersofMercy) May 4, 2020
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder supports the initiative by Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Gran Imam of Al-Azhar, to celebrate a day of human fraternity.
— WJC (@WorldJewishCong) May 7, 2020
The leaders suggested May 14 “for fasting, works of mercy, prayers, and supplications for the good of all humanity.” pic.twitter.com/pVx4nRaeGl
The Vatican-based Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue (PCID) has restated Pope Francis’ appeal for all religious believers to unite in a day of prayer, fasting and good works for humanity on May 14.https://t.co/b9ukNbKfXE pic.twitter.com/SBZJucLcdI
— Diocese of East Anglia (@RCEastAnglia) May 11, 2020
As we ponder our future amid the uncertainty, we continue to hope and draw on our faith to help us get through this dark moment. Please join Pope Francis and the world's religious leaders in prayer and solidarity for humanity on Thursday, May 14 for International Day of Prayer. https://t.co/KLuWj426w9
— Sport For Humanity (@sport4humanity) May 11, 2020
Pope Francis has accepted the proposal from the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity for May 14, 2020, to be a Day of Prayer and Fasting and Works of Charity, to implore God to help humanity overcome the coronavirus pandemic. pic.twitter.com/qT59p58ucb
— Rahbar Zaidi (@rahbarzaidi99) May 11, 2020
Pope Francis joins Muslim leaders in calling for world day of prayer to end the coronavirus https://t.co/iToLdD6c7W Pope Francis has endorsed the call to believers of all the religions to unite together spiritually on May 14, imploring God to help humanity overcome the virus.
— Pres Sisters NE (@PresSisNE) May 11, 2020
The day of "Prayer for Humanity," set to take place May 14, will be an opportunity for all believers "to pray, fast and do works of charity"#humanity #PopeFrancis #Prayer https://t.co/dwblp7xBw7
— La Croix Int. (@LaCroixInt) May 4, 2020
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Committee of Human Fraternity's call to pray for humanity on May 14/2020 God Almighty to accept our prayers and bless 🌍 pic.twitter.com/Kydx8TKt4s
— Mun Habeshi🇪🇹🇦🇪 (@MUNASali) May 4, 2020
".. all religions should unite spiritually for a day of prayer, fasting, and works of charity, to implore God to help humanity overcome this pandemic...On May 14 all believers together, believers of different traditions, to pray, fast, and perform works of charity.” Pope Francis
— Spiritan Edu Trust (@SpiritanEdu) May 5, 2020
The UAE-headquartered Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has called for May 14 to be a day dedicated to prayers & fasting, for the good of all humanity and so as to ward off the corona virus pandemic pic.twitter.com/KjJRdf9DzZ
— Razia Desai (@raziiia) May 4, 2020
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