Planetary prayer for peace

 “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