"Arzano takes action" against the Camorra. This is the name of the torchlight procession organized for next Friday, March 20th, at 19:6 PM in Piazza Cimmino, following recent news events. Through an official statement shared by the parish priests of the city's six churches, the prelates will seek to rouse the consciences of citizens and institutions.
"Faced with the shadows of the news and the hardships that mark our daily lives, the Church of Arzano chooses not to remain silent. The city's six parish communities are uniting in one great moment of prayer and testimony: the City Stations of the Cross." The event, with the highly evocative title "My People, Do Not Fear: Life Does Not Give Up," will not only be a religious reenactment—the parish priests say—but a people's walk through the city streets.
Leading the reflection and prayer will be the Archbishop of Naples, Domenico Battaglia, whose presence underscores the universal Church's closeness to the wounds and hopes of our region. Following the recent events that have shaken the local community, the parish priests of Arzano have signed a unanimous appeal that involves the entire city: "We chose this title because we feel the need to give voice to the healthy and courageous side of Arzano," the parish priests state.
The Church wants to shake the consciences of citizens
"Saying 'do not fear' does not mean ignoring pain or danger, but rather knowing that darkness does not have the last word. The Cross we will carry through the streets is that of those who suffer, but also one that proclaims the life that conquers every form of death and lawlessness." The torchlight procession comes after the brutal murders of Armando Lupoli and Rosario Coppola, the latter presumed innocent.
And after the recent attack on two Carabinieri officers patrolling the area, the Carabinieri from the Castello di Cisterna Investigative Unit, the Casoria Company, and the local station are pursuing all leads to identify the killers.
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I read about this initiative and it seems important, but I don't know if people will actually come. The question seems to be trying to shake people's consciences; but then many don't understand. The parish priests are trying to get the city to talk, but fears remain high. We need continuity, not just words.
It seems to me to be a good initiative for the city but also a little confusing, people should go to the streets and to the churches a lot, the parish priests have said strong words but the problem is not over and the institutions do not always respond