During his General Audience, Pope Francis praised one of the translators. He is Ukrainian, and his parents are taking refuge near Kyiv. In a poignant show of support after learning of his situation, the crowd broke into applause.
POPE FRANCIS
This Franciscan brother who now acts as speaker in Polish, he is Ukrainian, and his parents... His parents are at this moment in an underground refuge to protect themselves from the bombs, somewhere near Kyiv. And he continues to do his duty here with us. By accompanying him, we accompany the entire population suffering from the bombings: his elderly parents and the many elderly people who are underground protecting themselves. We carry these people in our hearts. Thank you for continuing with your work.
