Tag: Pope Francis

Pope Francis encouraged the event’s organizing committee to be inventive in planning the gathering, which will take place on Aug. 1-6, 2023

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, said he intended to enter the war-torn country via Poland at the pope’s behest

“Rivers of blood and tears are flowing .... It is not merely a military operation, but a war, which sows death, destruction, and misery”

Pope Francis told the faithful to “be vigilant” against the devil who can appear “with sweet eyes” and “with an angelic face”

Pope Francis reminded pilgrims gathered in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall that March 2 is a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine

The Vatican “has followed the events in Ukraine constantly, discreetly ... offering its willingness to facilitate dialogue with Russia"

Since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the pope has engaged in behind-the-scenes efforts to help end the conflict

The Vatican press office confirmed on Saturday that there was a telephone call between Pope Francis and Zelensky

The pope asked about priests and bishops in areas where there is heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces

Pope Francis underlined that Lent is a time to actively seek out those in need to offer charity and share the love of God