Pope Francis prayed the Angelus in front of 10,000 people in St. Peter's Square.
On the Solemnity of the Assumption, the Pope entrusted his concern for the wars in the world to the Virgin Mary.
POPE FRANCIS
Today we entrust to Mary, assumed into Heaven, our prayer for peace in Ukraine and in all the war-torn regions—unfortunately, they are many!
Pope Francis encouraged pilgrims not to be discouraged by the fact that the efforts made for peace do not always seem to bear fruit.
POPE FRANCIS
The rumbling of weapons covers attempts at dialogue; the power of force prevails over the power of law. But let us not be discouraged. Let us continue to hope and pray, for it is God, it is He who guides history. May He hear us!
The Vatican continues to strive for peace at the diplomatic level. Cardinal Zuppi has undertaken missions to try to build bridges between Russia and Ukraine. The Vatican Secretary of State has also traveled to Angola and South Sudan specifically to continue fostering peace initiatives.
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