
A moment of the closing event of an inter-religious prayer gathering, in front of the Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. War refugees, leaders and representatives of several religions, including Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus and others, joined Pope Francis Tuesday in a day of prayer for peace in Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis, who preached tolerance and gentleness. (Credit: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino.)