Pope Francis(C) prays with representatives from different religious traditions in the square outdoor the St Francis basilica in Assisi on September 20, 2016. Pope Francis denounced those who wage war in the name of God, as he met faith leaders and victims of war to discuss growing religious fanaticism and escalating violence around the world. The annual World Day of Prayer event, established by John Paul II 30 years ago and held in the medieval town in central Italy, aims to combat the persecution of peoples for their faiths and extremism dressed up as religion. / AFP PHOTO / TIZIANA FABI