“The difficulties hanging upon the world’s horizons lead us to think that only an intervention from on High, capable of orienting the hearts of those who live in conflict situations and of those who hold the destinies of Nations, can bring hope for a future with less darkness.” Quoting from the Apostolic Letter, the Pope launched another appeal to make use of the ancient Marian prayer, the Rosary during the Angelus on Feb. 9.

Youth response: the Planetary Rosary for Peace. An enthusiastic participation: every minute of the 24-hour day (thanks to the different time zones) youth are reciting the Rosary with the special intention for peace for areas where it is threatened or where conflict has broken out as in the Holy Land, the Ivory Coast, the Congo etc. Here are the times for those who want to join the Youth for a United World initiative. Italy/ local time / places 1 —-> 18 Mexico, Central America 2 —-> 20 Chile, Perù, Colombia 3 —-> 22 Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela 4 —-> 8 India 5 —-> 8,10 Pakistan, Thailand 6 —-> 12 Singapore, Vietnam 7 —-> 14 Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia (Perth) 8 —-> 8 Germany 8 —-> 16 Korea, Japan 9 —-> 9 Belgium, Holland 9 —-> 8 Great Britain, Ireland, Ivory Coast 9 —-> 18 Australia 10 —> 10 Italy: Emilia Romagna, Lazio, Sicilia, Toscana 11 —> 11 Italy: Lombardia, Campania, Roma; Middle East 12 —> 12 Austria, Switzerland 12 —> 11 Portugal 13 —> 13 France 14 —> 14,15 Poland, Russia 15 —> 15 Czeck Rep., Slovakia 15 —> 17 Kenya 16 —> 16,15 Croatia 16 —> 18 Madagascar 17 —> 17 Slovenia 18 —> 18 Congo 18 —> 14 Brazil 19 —> 19 Cameroun 20 —> 20 South Africa; Italy: Abruzzo 21 —> 21 Hungary; Italy: Sardegna 22 —> 22 Madrid; Barcellona; Italy: Triveneto, Piemonte 23 —> 14 USA: San Antonio, Los Angeles; Western Canada 24 —> 16 USA: New York, Chicago; Canada: Toronto