Pope Francis calls on "those with political responsibilities" to have "intentions of peace" | Video

Vatican City, May 31 (EFE) - (Camera: Antonello Nusca) Pope Francis on Wednesday called for "intentions of peace" for "those who have political responsibilities", during a passage of his greetings after the general audience held in St. Peter's Square.

At the end of the audience, the pontiff greeted the young people of the peace initiative "Rondine Cittadella della Pace" in Arezzo (central Italy), among whom were some from Ukraine, Russia and other countries at war and who "have decided not to be enemies, but to live as brothers and sisters", Francis stressed.

FOOTAGE OF THE POPE FRANCIS'S GENERAL AUDIENCE HELD IN ST PETER'S SQUARE IN VATICAN CITY.

SOUNDBITES IN ITALIAN OF POPE FRANCIS. TRANSLATION:

1.I give a warm welcome to the young people of Rondine Cittadella della pace of Arezzo.

2.Who, coming from Ukraine, Russia and other countries at war, have decided not to be enemies but to live as brothers and sisters.

3.May your example arouse resolutions of peace for all, also in those who have political responsibilities and this should lead us to pray more for the tormented Ukraine and to be close to it.

4.I ask Our Lady's intercession for all those affected by the war, especially for the beloved and martyred Ukraine, which suffers so much.

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Date: 31/05/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Religion and belief
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 222 seconds
Reference: 7001268697
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