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Pope prays for peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Speaking at the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for the victims of recent fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia, appealing for dialogue and peace. He also asked everyone to continue praying for Ukraine and all parts of the world bloodied by war.

By Vatican News staff writer

Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his spiritual closeness to the families of victims in recent fighting that erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia, urging both parties to respect the ceasefire in view of a peace agreement. He was speaking to pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s following the recitation of the Angelus prayer.

“Let us not forget that peace is possible when weapons are silenced and dialogue begins! And let us continue to pray for the suffering people of Ukraine and for peace in every land bloodied by war.”

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The Pope then mentioned the Marches region of Italy hit in recent days by torrential rains and catastrophic flooding, assuring the people of his prayers for those who died, the injured and their families, noting the suffering also caused by the damage to homes, roads, and structures. He prayed that the Lord may give strength to the communities there.  

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The Pope also recalled his recent journey to Kazakhstan for the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, mentioning that he will speak about it this Wednesday at the General Audience.

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