Pope to pray in Bari

On July 7 of this year, the Holy Father will travel to Bari, the window on the Orient, where the relics of Saint Nicholas are kept, to spend a day of reflection and prayer concerning the dramatic situation unfolding in the Middle East which is affecting many brothers and sisters in the faith.

His Holiness wishes to invite leaders from the Churches and Christian Communities present in the Middle East to meet with him during this ecumenical gathering.  Beginning now, the Holy Father asks that we pray in preparation for this event.