Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Pope Leo XIV Again Calls For Peace In Ukraine Amid Deadly Strikes


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) This was reported by the Vatican News , according to Ukrinform.

“The voice of weapons must fall silent, and the voice of fraternity and justice must prevail,” said the Pope.

He urged everyone to avoid succumbing to indifference but instead to draw near in prayer and concrete actions of charity, reiterating his call for a ceasefire.

“It is time for those in power to abandon the logic of weapons and to take up the path of negotiation and peace, with the support of the international community,” he said.

The Holy Father also reminded the faithful that September 1 will be observed as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

Read also: National Prayer Breakfast held in Kyiv

As reported, on July 9 Pope Leo XIV received President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in audience at his residence in Castel Gandolfo.

Photo: Vatican News

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