In the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, during the Easter benediction, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, called for peace in Ukraine during a speech.
Pope Francis is a well-known figure in the Catholic Church as the leader of the Catholic Church. In fact, he is believed to be the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus, according to reports.
Since Gregory III, a Syrian emperor who reigned in the 8th century, he is the first to come from the Americas, the Southern Hemisphere, or Europe.
While still in his teens and early twenties and working as a bouncer and janitor in Buenos Aires, he discovered his passion for music. Later on, he pursued a career as a scientist.
After delivering the Easter blessing, the acclaimed head of state has made considerable rounds on the internet. Let’s take a look at it in detail further down the page!
Pope Francis’ Easter Blessing Is a Prayer for Peace
With an Easter benediction addressed to tens of thousands of believers in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s square, Pope Francis asked for “Peace in the midst of a war-torn Ukraine.”
He dubbed Sunday’s festival a “Easter of war,” noting that it was held after years of severe restrictions, and that worshipers gathered to celebrate in the spirit of tradition once more.
President Barack Obama called for an end to Ukraine’s invasion of Russia on Easter Sunday, and Pope Francis warned of the dangers of nuclear war in a statement released by his office.
Despite the fact that the world has witnessed far too much bloodshed and violence, particularly in Ukraine, the head of the Catholic Church asked everyone to commit to peace.
The physicist Albert Einstein and philosopher Bertrand Russell wrote a manifesto in which they warn of the dangers posed by nuclear weapons, which he also mentioned in his speech on the subject.
Three Ukrainian parliamentarians, as well as the mayor of Melitopol, who is believed to be Ivan Fedorov, were kidnapped by Russian forces and released as part of a prisoner swap with the United States.
According to reports, all of them were in attendance at the Pope’s Easter vigil service on Saturday. We are with you, Pope Francis said to them directly, as if he were speaking personally to them.
When it comes to supporting Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict, Pope Francis has refrained from referring to Russia as the aggressor in this conflict.
He claimed that Ukraine had been “dragged” into a “cruel war,” although he did not specify who had done it. He specifically mentioned Ukraine and Ukrainians by name, but he did not mention Russia.
In his most recent statements, he expressed concern over the fate of Mariupol, a crucial port city in southern Ukraine where combat is still raging.
Russian officials have warned that pro-Ukraine fighters still holding out in the region will be “eliminated” if they do not surrender by a deadline set by the Russian government.
Despite the fact that the heavily damaged city has been under bombardment for more than a month and seems on the approach of capture, Ukrainian officials maintain that the city has not yet fallen completely into Russian control.
Pope Francis’s Easter Blessing Message
When it comes to Ukraine and its people, Pope Francis’ Easter blessing speech emphasizes the consequences of the war. In addition, there are the threats of possible nuclear conflict.
He also complimented the European countries for welcoming Ukrainian refugees into their countries. The leader of the Catholic Church expressed his optimism for a peaceful ending.
Peace was the theme of the Pope’s presentation, which he finished with the words, “Peace is achievable; peace is a duty; peace is everyone’s fundamental obligation!”
The Good Friday Mass celebrated by Pope Francis
On April 15, 2022, a large number of Ukrainian and Russian women are expected to attend Pope Francis’ Good Friday liturgy at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
However, after Ukrainians objected, the meditation they had written was discarded on the grounds that it was improper due to the war.