Prayer for Humanity <\/em>for an end to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, which is set to take place on May 14, will be an opportunity for all believers \u201cto pray, fast and do works of charity,\u201d Pope Francis said after reciting the Regina Coeli prayer on May 3.<\/p>\nExpressing his hopes for a vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) the pope said, \u201cprayer is a universal value\u201d as he lent his support to the call by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity for the interreligious day of prayer and fasting.<\/p>\n
Expressing his closeness to the victims of Covid-19, as well as those entrusted with their care, the pope also encouraged cooperation between countries to \u201cadequately and effectively\u201d respond to the crisis.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important to bring together scientific capacities, in a transparent and impartial way, to find vaccines and treatments and to guarantee universal access to essential technologies that will enable every infected person, in every part of the world, to receive the necessary health care,\u201d Pope Francis said.<\/p>\n
Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, also expressed his support for \u201cthe noble humanitarian call made by the committee.\u201d In a statement posted on Facebook, el-Tayeb urged people to join in prayer \u201cin order to eliminate this pandemic from the entire world,\u201d Emirates News Agency reported on May 3.<\/p>\n
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity was established after Pope Francis and el-Tayeb signed a document in 2019 on promoting dialogue and \u201chuman fraternity.\u201d<\/p>\n
The committee said that while medicine and scientific research are key in fighting the pandemic, \u201cwe should not forget to seek refuge in God, the All-Creator, as we face such (a) severe crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a tweet on May 3, United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres, said that \u201cin difficult times, we must stand together for peace, humanity and solidarity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guterres tweeted, \u201cI join his Holiness Pope Francis and the grand imam of al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, in their support for the Prayer for Humanity this May 14\u2014a moment for reflection, hope, and faith.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement on May 2, the committee said, \u201cEach one from wherever they are and according to the teachings of their religion, faith, or sect, should implore God to lift this pandemic off us and the entire world, to rescue us all from this adversity, to inspire scientists to find a cure that can turn back this disease and to save the whole world from the health, economic and human repercussions of this serious pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n
Calling on all religious leaders and people around the world to take part, the committee said, \u201cour world will become a better place for humanity and fraternity than ever before.\u201d – Excerpts: Sunday Catholic Examiner<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.20.1″]
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