Pope calls on believers to pray for peace in Ukraine on Friday

This was reported by Vatican News, according to Ukrinform.

The pontiff reminded that on Friday, August 22, according to the liturgical calendar of the Latin Rite Church, the memory of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven, is celebrated. On this day, the Pope called for a day of prayer and fasting, “to include in your intentions the supplication for the gift of peace – a peace that is disarmed and disarming – for the whole world, especially for Ukraine and the Middle East”.

"As our world continues to be wounded by wars - in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, and in other parts of the world -  the Pope invited all the faithful to take part in 'a day of prayer and fasting' for all those who suffer because of war, 'imploring the Lord to grant us peace and justice, and to wipe away the tears of those who suffer because of ongoing armed conflicts,'" the Vatican News stated.

As reported by Ukrinform, on May 8, American Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new Pope; he chose the name Leo XIV.

On July 9, Pope Leo XIV had an audience with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his residence in Castel Gandolfo.

Photo: Vatican News