Ukraine. Pope Francis prayed for peace
Addressing the thousands of faithful who came to St. Peter's Square for midday prayer, the pope said: – Please, let us continue to pray for tortured Ukraine; suffers greatly, and also for Palestine and Israel.
– Let there be peace, let the dialogue between them strengthen and let it bear good fruit. No to war, yes to dialogue, Francis declared.
Next, the Holy Father he expressed his best wishes to the faithful of the Orthodox Churches and some Eastern Churches on the occasion they are celebrating Easter, according to the Julian calendar. – May the Risen Lord fill all communities with joy and peace and comfort those who are going through times of trial – he said.
There was music in St. Peter's Square at noon. Groups and orchestras from various places came to meet the Pope Italian.
War in Ukraine. Pope Francis on “help” for Kiev
Pope Francis nalmost every week he mentions fighting Ukraine in his prayers. This topic is also discussed in his interviews.
– Please, all countries where wars are going on, stop the war. Let them try to negotiate, let them seek peace. A negotiated peace is better from endless war – he said in a recent interview with CBS.
In the pastand the words of Pope Francis regarding the conflict between Moscow and Kiev have repeatedly sparked polemics.
This was the case, among others, in early March, when, in an interview with Radio Télévision Suisse, the Holy Father called on the Ukrainian government to “he had the courage to raise the white flag and negotiate” with Russia.
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