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Remembering 9/11, 25 years later: 'We are never alone'
Vatican News • • nation
Key Points:
- Archbishop Ronald Hicks reflects on the profound impact of the September 11, 2001 attacks, emphasizing how faith became a source of hope and unity amid terror and tragedy.
- Over 2,900 people lost their lives on 9/11, including heroic first responders like Father Mychal Judge, whose sacrificial love symbolizes the selflessness displayed that day.
- The 25th anniversary in New York includes moments of remembrance such as church bells ringing at 8:46 am, vigils, and interfaith services, fostering community solidarity and support for ongoing grief.
- The attacks highlighted the fragility of peace, prompting calls from popes for dialogue and fraternity as essential steps toward healing and global harmony.
- Archbishop Hicks underscores that healing takes time, but faith and hope remain constant, assuring that God has been and will continue to be present through all trials.
