Pope Francis: A call to peace on the anniversary of the Ukraine War

Pope Francis: A call to peace on the anniversary of the Ukraine War

Vatikanstadt, Italien - After Pope Francis described the third anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine as "painful and shameful anniversary for all of humanity", he again expressed his solidarity with the suffering people in Ukraine. In a message published by the Vatican Press Office on Sunday, he expressed his proximity to the "tormented Ukrainian people" and asked everyone to think of the victims of all armed conflicts. This message replaced the traditional lunch prayer that the Pope could not prevent due to health problems. He also expressed his thanks for the recovery wishes and asked for other prayers, especially for the children whose drawings had touched him in the hospital.

an appeal for peace

In his message, the Pope also called for peace in regions such as the Middle East, Myanmar, the Congo and the Sudan. These clear words and the expression of solidarity are all the more important, since the humanitarian situation in war zones remains critical and people in these regions face great challenges. According to Vatican News , Franziskus has also published an apostolic letter that speaks about the importance of liturgy and the need for a liturgical education to deepen the understanding and experience of faith. In this context, he emphasizes the central role of liturgy as a source of Christian life and encourages the believers to strengthen their connection to God in the community.

In times like these, the words and actions of the Pope are of great symbolic and practical importance. They not only remind us of the current conflicts, but also the need to question and deepen our own practice of faith. Pope Francis' appeal for solid faith and peace could be an important message for all believers in an increasingly split world.