"People come from all over the world to visit the famous excavations of Pompei, people of different faiths, people of no faith. And this is an opportunity for interreligious dialogue and missionary work. Precisely for this reason the Basilica's facade is a monument to universal peace and it is here that the Holy Father will pray for the salvation of the world."
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“With the Pope We Will Pray for Peace in the World” Says Archbishop Sorrentino Delegate for the Marian Shine of Pompei (6 October 2003) Fides News Agency
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