Friday, March 20, 2026

Popular News

HomeNewsVaticanPope calls for prayers for peace and for the Synod

Pope calls for prayers for peace and for the Synod

Recalling that the month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, Pope Francis invites the faithful to pray for peace throughout the world, and invites them to entrust the ongoing Synod to the Holy Spirit.

By Christopher Wells

In remarks following the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis recalled that the month of October is dedicated both to the mission and to the Most Holy Rosary. He invited the faithful to not grow weary of “invoking, through the intercession of Mary, the gift of peace upon the many countries of the world marked by wars and conflicts.”

In particular, he remembered “dear Ukraine, which suffers so much, so much every day.”

Accompanying the Synod with prayer

The Holy Father also took the occasion to thank all those who are following they Synod, especially those who are accompanying the gathering with their prayers.

He described the ongoing Synod as “an ecclesial event of listening, sharing, and fraternal communion in the Spirit,” and invited everyone “to entrust its work to the Holy Spirit.”

Popular News

Cardinal Gugerotti: Good Friday Collection offers hope in war-torn Holy Land

Ahead of the Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti encourages...

Franciscan Brother in Lebanon: God does not give permission to kill

Brother Tony Choukri, Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery of St. Joseph in Beirut, tells...

Pope: Justice in the Church is ministry in service of people of God

Pope Leo XIV opens the judicial year of the Vatican Tribunal, and recalls the...

Pope to FADICA: Care for most vulnerable is manifestation of divine love

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of FADICA-Catholic Philanthropy Network, Pope Leo...