Manila, June 24 -- The Diocese of Antipolo will be holding a Weekly Holy Hour for Peace for the special intention of peace amid the ongoing tension in the Middle East.

In a pastoral letter dated June 24, Bishop Ruperto Santos invited the clergy, religious communities, and the lay faithful to join the Holy Hour for Peace to be held every Thursday starting June 26, 2025.

The Catholic prelate expressed concern over the current events in the world, particularly in the Middle East, where innocent civilians are severely affected.

"While the Diocese of Antipolo is geographically distant from these battle-scarred places, our Christian duty binds us to the global Body of Christ. The pain of one is the concern of all. And prayer is our most pote...