After the general audience, Pope Francis greeted Italian pilgrim groups and once again spoke of the tragic situation in the Middle East. He also mentioned the activities of the Day of Fasting, Prayer and Penance on October 27, inviting everyone to pray together and call for peace for the world.
(Vatican News Network) Pope Francis is still concerned about the tragic situation in the Middle East. At a public audience on October 25, he once again appealed for peace, including peace in Israel and Palestine, Ukraine and the world. The Pope encouraged relevant parties to release the hostages and allow humanitarian aid to arrive in Gaza. At the same time, the Pope also expressed his continued prayer for those who are suffering and his hope for peace processes in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn areas.
In addition, the Pope also mentioned Friday, October 27, a day of fasting, prayer and penance. At 6 o’clock that evening, believers will respond to the Pope’s call and gather in St. Peter’s Square to pray in unison and call for peace in the world. Finally, in greeting the Portuguese-speaking faithful, the Pope entrusted the “urgency of peace” to the Virgin Mary. “We must not allow the dark clouds of conflict to obscure the sunshine of hope,” the Pope said. “On the contrary, we must entrust to Mary the urgency of peace so that all cultures can open themselves to the harmonious breath of the Holy Spirit.”
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2023-10-25 12:25:17
