Pope Francis renews appeal for peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis on Sunday again made a strong appeal for peace in Ukraine during his noontime prayer at the Vatican.
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“Rivers of blood and tears are flowing in Ukraine. This is not just a military operation, but a war, which sows death, destruction and misery,” the pontiff said from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. “The victims are ever more numerous, as are the people fleeing, especially mothers and children. In that tormented country the need for humanitarian assistance grows dramatically from hour to hour.”
People carrying Ukrainian and peace flags listened from the square.
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“I make a heartfelt appeal to ensure that humanitarian corridors are in place, and that aid access to the besieged areas is guaranteed and facilitated, in order to offer vital assistance to our brothers and sisters oppressed by bombs and fear,” the pope said.
-ABC News’ Phoebe Natanson