As much as 67% of the world’s population lives in countries where the right to religious freedom is denied. <br /><br />“How can we allow that in this society, which is so civilized, there are people who are persecuted simply because they publicly profess their faith?” <br /><br />If we allow what makes us different to separate us, we will lose sight of something fundamental: “As human beings, we have so many things in common that we can live alongside each other, welcoming our differences with the joy of being brothers and sisters.” <br /><br />Let us follow the advice the Pope gives us in his January prayer intention: “Let us choose the path of fraternity.”<br /><br />Via the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer):<br />https://www.popesprayer.va
