Pope Francis wanted to visit the young Ukrainians admitted to the Babin Cezu Catholic Children’s Hospital this afternoon in Rome. The pope had not announced this special visit. He wanted to greet 15 children and talk to their parents. In his well-known, direct and humane way, the pope caressed the little ones and cheered their […]
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Pope Francis calls Ukraine war ‘perverted abuse of power’
Pope Francis today raised the tone of his criticism of Russia, calling the war in Ukraine a “perverted abuse of power” that is being waged for partisan interests, which has condemned the defenseless people to violence. The pope did not name Russia in his remarks, but used phrases such as “unacceptable armed aggression” to convey […]
Pope Francis’s tweet about the war in Ukraine
Pope Francis, via the Internet, again referred to the dramatic situation of the Ukrainian people. “Never war! Think especially of children, who are deprived of the hope of a dignified life: children who are dead, wounded, orphaned, playing with the remnants of weapons… In the name of God, stop!”, Wrote Francis. #PrayTogether #Ukraine #Peace pic.twitter.com/ipGkXEO2ux […]
Pope Francis: Holy See ready to do everything possible to end war in Ukraine
Addressing the faithful who attended the service and his speech in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis stressed today that “Ukraine urgently needs humanitarian corridors” and that “the Holy See is ready to do everything it can to stop the war. “because” this is insanity “. “The Holy See is ready to do what it can, […]
How the Pope is intervening in the Ukrainian crisis
By Costas Raptis The Street of Reconciliation that leads from the Castle of the Angels to the Tiber in St. Peter’s Square, was named in memory of the mutual recognition (thanks to Mussolini) of the Kingdom of Italy and the Holy See, after about sixty years during which The pope was imprisoned in the Vatican, […]
Pope Francis: A war in Ukraine would be ‘madness’
A war in Ukraine would be “madness,” Pope Francis said today, expressing hope that tensions between Ukraine and Russia could be overcome through multilateral dialogue. Speaking today in his general audience, the pope thanked those who took part in the International Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine, which he had declared on January 26. […]
Vatican: Pope Francis closes 2021 by praising those who fought against the pandemic
Pope Francis closed in 2021 with the Vespers, where he praised those who participated in the fight against the pandemic with responsibility and solidarity instead of maintaining an attitude “everyone for himself”. The pope himself did not perform the function as expected, leaving this task to a high-ranking Vatican cardinal. The Vatican did not explain […]
Pope Francis: Calls for ‘dialogue’ in Christmas message
Pope Francis has called for a “dialogue” against the “tendency of introversion” during his traditional Christmas message, during which he referred to “forgotten” wars such as Syria and Yemen. Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Burma, Ethiopia, Sudan, Sahel … As usual, Pope Francis referred to the world wars and the economic and social consequences of the health […]
Pope Francis: Europe must share responsibility for refugees and migrants
All European countries must share the responsibility of welcoming immigrants and help them integrate, Pope Francis said today, calling on states to open “the door to the heart”. Speaking at the weekly general hearing, Francis, who has made the defense of immigrants and refugees a cornerstone of his office as pope, said he was able […]
Letter of thanks from Pope Francis to Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias
Pope Francis, after the completion of his visit to Greece, in a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias, thanked him for his presence both during his arrival and during his departure to Greece, which, as he points out, took place on the day of his name day, Agios Nikolaos. In his letter, […]