Continued Russian attacks according to Pope Leo XIV. they are deepening the suffering of civilians in Ukraine and delaying the chance for a just peace. It also reminds us of the need for unity among Christians.
Pope Leo XIV. on Sunday he again called for an end to the war in Ukraine. According to him, the ongoing Russian attacks are exposing civilians in the country to the cold during winter. This was reported by the APA agency and the Vatican News portal, writes TASR.
- Pope Leo XIV. demands an end to the war in Ukraine.
- According to him, Russian attacks threaten civilians during the winter.
- According to the Pope, the war deepens the division between nations.
- He also prays for the Middle East and other conflict regions.
- He mentioned the week of prayer for Christian unity.
“The continuation of hostilities, with increasingly serious consequences for the civilian population, deepens the gap between nations and delays the prospect of a just and lasting peace,” the Pope said after the Angelus prayer in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square.
A call to end the war
“I call on everyone to intensify their efforts to end this war,” said Leo XIV. “Even these days, Ukraine is affected by constant attacks that expose the entire population to the winter cold. I am watching this event with pain, I am close to the sufferers and I pray for them,” he added.
According to his own words, the Pope also prays for the Middle East and all the regions in which “they are fighting for interests that are not the interests of their inhabitants”. “Peace is built with respect for people,” he emphasized before the gathered believers.
Week of Prayer for Unity
Leo XIV. he also mentioned the week of prayer for Christian unity, which will end on Sunday afternoon with Vespers in the Roman Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls. The Pope will attend Vespers in the presence of representatives of other Christian denominations.
