Benedict XVI to Preside at Vespers in St. Paul's Basilica

Vatican City: January 20, 2010, (PCTV Newsdesk)

A communique released today by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff announces that in the Roman basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls on Monday 25 January, the Holy Father will preside at the celebration of second Vespers of the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul, for the closing of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the theme of which this year is: "You are witnesses of these things".

The celebration will be attended by representatives from other Churches and Christian communities present in Rome.