Hello Everybody,

Here is what Pope Francis had to say as part
of the Angelus on Sunday, 13 March 2022 -

Brothers and sisters, we have just prayed to the Virgin Mary. This
weekend, the city that bears her name, Mariupol, has become a city
martyred by the ruinous war that is devastating Ukraine. Faced with the barbarism of the killing of children, and of innocent and defenceless
citizens, there are no strategic reasons that hold up: the only thing
to be done is to cease the unacceptable armed aggression before the
city is reduced to a cemetery. With an aching heart I add my voice to
that of the common people, who implore the end of the war. In the name
of God, listen to the cry of those who suffer, and put an end to the
bombings and the attacks! Let there be real and decisive focus on the negotiations, and let the humanitarian corridors be effective and safe.
In the name of God, I ask you: stop this massacre!

I would like once again to urge the welcoming of the many refugees,
in whom Christ is present, and to give thanks for the great network of solidarity that has formed. I ask all diocesan and religious communities
to increase their moments of prayer for peace. God is only the God of
peace, he is not the God of war, and those who support violence profane
his name. Now let us pray in silence for those who suffer, and that God
may convert hearts to a steadfast will for peace.

I greet all of you, Romans and pilgrims who have come from Italy and
from different countries. In particular, I greet the faithful of the
dioceses of Naples, Fuorigrotta, Pianura, Florence and Carmignano; as
well as the delegation of the Nonviolent Movement.

I wish everyone a blessed Sunday, and please do not forget to pray for
me. Enjoy your meal, and arrivederci.

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Not once did Pope Francis mention Russia by name. But he did call
a massacre exactly what it is - a massacre. We should all pray for
peace. Each and every one of us. In our own way. Never should any
of us call for war. Especially on our fellow man.

--Lee

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Black lives matter!

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