A peace sign formed out of candles and stones highlighted Saturday’s gathering of nuns, priests and peace advocates at Redemptorist Church calling for opposition to the US planned air strikes in Syria. Churches nationwide and across the globe held similar actions to echo Pope Francis’ call for fasting and prayer against US intervention. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
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A nun and priest holds balloons during a prayer for peace and justice in Syria, where conflict has prodded the United States to plan military air strikes in the area. The activity held Saturday at Redemptorist Church echoed Pope Francis’ call for fasting and prayer against US military intervention. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
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