Pope: ‘Arms must fall silent, voice of fraternity and justice must prevail’
Pope Leo XIV renews his closeness to the Ukrainian people, appealing for an immediate ceasefire.
As Russia intensifies its attacks on cities across Ukraine, Pope Leo XIV has reiterated his appeal for an immediate ceasefire and serious efforts on behalf of dialogue.
“The voice of weapons must fall silent, and the voice of fraternity and justice must prevail,” said the Pope.
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, the Pope renewed his closeness to the Ukrainian people, lamenting the continual destruction and death the war has caused.
He urged everyone to avoid succumbing to indifference but instead to draw near in prayer and concrete actions of charity, reiterating his call for a ceasefire.
“It is time for those in power to abandon the logic of weapons and to take up the path of negotiation and peace, with the support of the international community,” he said.
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