Pontiff calls for peace in Ukraine and Sudan, and expresses concern over ‘extremely grave’ situation in GazaPope Francis has urged the world “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions”, in his traditional Christmas message, using his address to call for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan, and express concern over the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza.Francis directly addressed the conflict in Ukraine in his Urbi et Orbi message, calling for “gestures of dialogue and encounter, in order to achieve a just and lasting peace”. His message came hours after Russia launched a massive aerial attack, using cruise missiles to target energy infrastructure across Ukraine. Continue reading...
Pope Francis' main message in his Christmas speech is a call for global peace, urging the world to "silence the sounds of arms" and prioritize diplomatic solutions over conflict. He specifically addresses the ongoing wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Sudan, pleading for dialogue and negotiation to achieve lasting peace. This message is particularly directed towards political leaders, encouraging them to take initiative in opening doors to negotiations and de-escalating tensions.
