Media CenterWashington Post: Pope Francis Aims to be 'Messenger of Peace' in Bosnia Today
Pope Francis will focus on peace when he visits Bosnia-Herzegovina today, a country that is only two decades removed from a bloody 3-year war. The Washington Post, who spoke with Catholic Relief Services' Marc D'Silva in Sarajevo about the trip, writes:
Pope Francis has promised to be a “messenger of peace” during his day trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina this Saturday (June 6), but despite excitement in the country there are doubts the visit will have a lasting impact....
“With the help of God I come among you to confirm the faith of Catholics, to support ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and especially to encourage peaceful coexistence in your country,” the pope said.
Excitement over the visit has not been confined to the country’s relatively small Catholic community, which makes up just 11.5 percent of the population. Posters anticipating the pope’s arrival can be seen across Sarajevo; outside the city a Muslim woodcarver has even made a chair for the pope....
...the pope’s visit is eagerly awaited in Bosnia-Herzegovina, said Marc D’Silva, Catholic Relief Services’ representative in Sarajevo. “People here are very excited and understand he’s coming for everyone,” he said.
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