Vatican City, 26 January 2015 (VIS) –
At the end of today's Angelus prayer, a boy and a girl joined the
Pope at the window of his study to read a message of peace on behalf
of Catholic Action of the diocese of Rome, which concludes its
traditional journey of the “Caravan of Peace” during these days.
The young people of Catholic Action present in the square released a
balloon containing messages of peace.
Beforehand, the Pope recalled “with
deep concern the escalation of the clashes in east Ukraine, which
continue to claim many victims among the civilian population. While I
assure my prayers to those who suffer, I renew my heartfelt appeal
for the resumption of attempts at dialogue in order to bring an end
to the hostilities”.
Francis also mentioned that today is
World Leprosy Day, and expressed his closeness to “all those who
suffer from this disease, as well as those who care for them and
those who fight to eradicate the causes of contagion, that is, living
conditions that are not worthy of mankind. Let us renew our
commitment to solidarity with these brothers and sisters”.
Finally, he addressed the Filipino
community of Rome. “The Filipino people are wonderful for their
strong and joyful faith. May the Lord also support those of you who
live far from your homeland. Many thanks for your witness, and thank
you for all the good you do for us, as you sow faith among us and
offer a beautiful witness of faith”.
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