Pope Leo ID ‘: He released his first Sunday speech to the faithful
Appeal to end all conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine but also on the India and Pakistan border was addressed by the newly elected Pope Leo ID ‘from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace In the Vaticanin his first Sunday speech to the faithful.
The Pope appeared on the balcony and addressed the crowd at St. Peter’s Square and to countless other believers around the world repeated the cry for his predecessor, Pope Francis.
« In today’s dramatic context of a third world war that is being fought in part … I also appeal to the powerful of the world by repeating these all -time words: never war again! » he said.
« I pray to God to give the world the miracle of peace »
A large number of believers have gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the first Sunday message of Pope Leo ID ‘
As stated in the report of Vatican Newsthe new Pontiff at the same time reminded the enormous tragedy of World War II, which ended 80 years ago on May 8, after causing 60 million deaths.
« I carry in my heart the suffering of Ukrainians »
The Pope then turned to modern wars that plague the world today, making special reference to both Ukraine and Gaza and the latest clashes between India and Pakistan.
« I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people, » he stressed, urging to make « any attempt to achieve a true, just and enduring peace as soon as possible. »
« May all prisoners be released and the children return to their families, » he added.
‘I hurt deeply for what is happening in Gaza’
He then talked about the ongoing humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip. « I hurt deeply for what is happening. Let the battles stop immediately, let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population and let all hostages be released, « he noted.
Finally, after welcoming the recent announcement of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, he hoped that through the forthcoming negotiations a steady agreement can soon be reached.
Pope Leo the ID – who was elected on May 8 – wished many years to all mothers for today’s celebration and said that he prays to God to give the world « the miracle of peace ».
