Sunday, August 28, 2011

Catholics pray for Muslims on holiday travels

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Sun, 08/28/2011

Thecongregation of one Catholic church is offering prayers for the safe travels ofMuslims on the road for the holiday.

“We prayfor everyone's safety - especially for those who are right now struggling toreach their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri,” said a priest at St.Bartholomew church in Bekasi during mass on Sunday as quoted by kompas.com.

In anannual tradition, Pope Benedict XVI is expected to offer greetings to allMuslims on the first day of Idul Fitri.



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