Catholic Diocese Of Joliet

Bishop Conlon talks about Pope Francis’ call for prayer and fasting on Sept. 7, the vigil of the feast of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Pope’s call for prayer and fasting is in response to the possibility of violence and war in Syria. Bishop Conlon talks about the background of the issue in Syria and the importance of prayer and fasting to implore God to help everyone find a solution in favor of peace. The Bishop also quotes Pope Francis, who is in favor of dialogue, rather than violence.