We were able to hear some of the speakers. One was a young girl representing the hope that young people have for peace. The president of Sant’Egidio Community, Marco Impagliazzo, also spoke to us, urging us to keep on with our peace-making. [Click here to access Sant’Egidio’s coverage of this event.]
We then began our walk towards St. Peter’s Square, accompanied by some musicians, including a bandmembers from Alabama USA, who have taken part in this March before. We had to pass through security to get into the central part of the Square, which was reserved for the marchers. Soon it was time for the Pope to arrive at his window. A great cheer welcomed him. He spoke about this day, January 1, being the World Day for Peace, established 52 years ago……
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