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- “Queen of Peace, you suffer with us and for us, as you see so many of your children suffering from the conflicts and wars that are tearing our world apart,” the pope said during a prayer service for peace in St. Peter’s Basilica Oct. 27.
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The Pope recalled war-torn Ukraine, adding that yesterday marked the Solemnity of the Annunciation when we renewed our consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, certain that "only the conversion of hearts can open the road that leads to peace." "May we continue to pray for the battered Ukrainian people," he urged.
The Pope remembered the people of the US state of Mississippi hit by a massive and destructive tornado on Friday, urging everyone to pray for the victims and people recovering from the loss of life and devastating destruction. An estimated 26 persons were killed in the storm that caused widespread damage.
Recalling the tragic 6 Feb. earthquake in Turkey and Syria, where over 50,000 people were killed, the Pope called on us to not forget these populations struggling to recover from the catastrophic aftermath. He mentioned the Caritas collection taking place today in parishes across Italy in favour of the people of Syria and Turkey affected by the ear...
Greeting the groups present in St. Peter's Square for the Sunday Angelus, the Pope mentioned in particular the Peruvian pilgrims, where he renewed his prayers for peace and reconciliation asking everyone to join him, saying the nation is "suffering so much."
May 22, 2024 · Pope Francis deviated from his prepared remarks and listed the countries suffering due to conflicts: "martyred Ukraine," where the rain of Russian drones continues; the Middle East, where the death toll from bombings continues; and, Myanmar, with its internal crisis and the plight of the Rohingya.
Oct 27, 2023 · Pope Francis prayed for Mary's intercession and asked for her guidance in bringing peace to a world torn by conflicts and wars during a prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica.
On Sunday morning, Pope Francis arrived at the Hosh al-Bieaa centre in Mosul where he prayed, amidst the ruins and along with the people of Iraq, for all the victims of war in the country and throughout the Middle East.
Apr 17, 2024 · Pope Francis appealed to countries at war to release prisoners and offered special prayers for those who have endured torture.
Oct 18, 2023 · Pope Francis today called for the silencing of guns and the avoidance of “a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza. He also declared Oct. 27 as World Day of Prayer for peace, which he invited all ...
