Pope again calls for peace in Ukraine

Pilgrims in St. Peter's Square (3 November 2024)

On 3 November 2024, after reading the prayer, Pope Francis once again called for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, and South Sudan, reports Vatican News.

The Pope greeted the gathered pilgrim groups, highlighting the role of Italy's volunteer organizations, which are successfully carrying out their work to promote a culture of peace and raise funds to support the country's emergency services.

The Pontiff emphasized the importance of acting strictly in accordance with the Italian Constitution, particularly the principle that Italy rejects war as a means of infringing on the freedom of other nations and as a method for resolving international disputes.

Pope Francis addressed the faithful: "Let us remember this article!" he urged. "May this principle be realized worldwide, so that wars are prohibited and problems are resolved through law and negotiations. Let the weapons fall silent, giving way to dialogue."

At the end of the gathering, the Pope called for prayers for the victims of Hurricane "Dana" in Valencia and other regions of Spain, urging the faithful to provide assistance to those affected in any way they can.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that the Pope had told the faithful that war is always a defeat.

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