Two wheels, determined spirit and 1,000 km to fight antisemitism
Red Lake Nation News - "The fight against antisemitism is a global responsibility, one that demands active participation and unwavering support. For me, that support took the form of two wheels, a determined spirit, and a 1,000-kilometer cycling journey around Poland. This wasn't just a physical challenge; it was a pilgrimage, a statement, and a personal commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Jewish community", said Victor Long River Mooney.
Newsday - Ex-LIer Victor Mooney embarks on bike pilgrimage to promote peace and tolerance in honor of Pope Francis
Polskiego Radia SA - Victor Mooney, a 59-year-old Catholic from New York, has embarked on a 1,000-kilometre cycling journey across Poland in honour of Pope Francis.
Devout Catholic Embarks on Cycling Pilgrimage Across Poland
On June 2, Victor Mooney, a Devout Catholic and resident of Queens, New York, embarks on a 1,000-kilometer (621-mile) cycling pilgrimage across Poland as part of the We Remember Challenge. This campaign aims to promote collective remembrance and reflection. Inspired by Pope Francis’s teachings on humility, connection, and compassion, Mooney’s journey is infused with these principles, with every pedal stroke symbolizing devotion and purpose.
On June 13, he flies to Rome to participate in the Vatican Jubilee of Sport. There, he will continue his journey with the “Ultimo Addio,” a solemn 6-kilometer bike ride from Vatican City to Santa Maria Maggiore, the resting place of Pope Francis. Mooney envisions this journey as a way to inspire action against antisemitism, encourage religious tolerance, and foster interfaith dialogue—causes strongly advocated by Pope Francis.
