Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world on October 7.
He says,
“In this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to “put itself at the service of humanity.”
Read more about how fasting relates to prayer: “When You Fast – Fasting (and embracing the hunger that it produces) improves us spiritually in several ways”
October 7: A Day of Prayer & Fasting for Peace in the World