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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
David Struett

Chicago Catholics join pope’s day of prayer, fasting for peace in the Middle East

Church members pray during a Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Friday focused on world peace. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Catholics around the world united in a call for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine on Friday, as Pope Francis led a day of prayer, fasting and penance.

Heeding the pope’s call, Cardinal Blase Cupich asked Chicago parishes to dedicate Friday Masses to praying for peace.

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