Pope Francis’ prayer for peace at Ground Zero

During his Apostolic Visit to the United States in 2015, Pope Francis visited Ground Zero to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack. He greeted some of the families of the victims and stood for some time at the reflecting pool, which is surrounded by a wall inscribed with the names of those who died.

Then, while inside the 9/11 Museum’s Foundation Hall, Pope Francis presided at a Multireligious Meeting for Peace, where representatives of religious communities offered prayers and reflections. The pope offered his own prayer and addressed the 700 guests gathered.