Pope Francis on Sunday called for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas and renewed an appeal for the release of hostages. Help us carry the pope’s message to the White House and pray for peace.
Pray
Join us for Catholic Pray-In for a Ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
- WHEN: All Soul’s Day, Thursday, Nov. 2, 12:30pm ET
- WHERE: Outside of the White House, 1600 Penn. Ave, by Lafayette Park
If you can’t join us in person, we invite you to pray this litany.
Study
Come to our webinar on Monday, Nov. 6 at 11am ET to learn more about the Israel-Hamas War and our work with Churches for Middle East Peace. Register here.
Act
Call and email the White House.
The White House Comment Line is 202-456-1111. Hours of operation are 11am to 3pm ET, Tuesday - Thursday. Leave a comment on the White House comment page here.
Sample script:
Thursday is the Catholic holy day called All Soul’s Day, when we pray for the faithful departed and all who have died. I am remembering in my prayers all who have died in the Israel-Hamas war. I want President Biden to know that Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire, more humanitarian aid for the people in Gaza, and more efforts to release the hostages held by Hamas. I ask the president to follow the pope’s message and call for a ceasefire now, to protect lives and start working on a lasting peace.
