Expressing his deep concern and sorrow for the number of lives lost and destroyed, Bishop Robert Deeley encouraged Catholics across Maine to join Pope Francis and the faithful around the world in participating in a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in the Holy Land on Friday, October 27.

I join with Pope Francis in his call for peace in the Holy Land. It is heartbreaking to see the number of casualties increase daily, to know that thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes and lack basic necessities, and to hear that hundreds of people, including yong children, continue to be held hostage.

The bishop said.

Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world, as people of other faiths, to join in a day of prayer and fasting for global peace on the 27th.