Sergey Startsev. Pope Francis appealed to the environment with special appeal for peace in Ukraine, to the resumption of dialogue and the termination of the conflict between Christians.

noting that the situation in Ukraine continues to escalate, the Pope tried to persuade believers to pray to God as soon as possible to stop this terrible fratricidal violence ".

"I once again appeal to take any effort, and among them at an international level, for the resumption of dialogue, which is the only way to restore peace and harmony to this troubled land," said Francis in a traditional General audience in the Vatican.

Dad said that the words "victory" and " defeat ", as used in this context, pain, speak to his heart, as the only correct word must be the word " peace ".

"I think about you, the Ukrainian brothers and sisters. Think of it as a war between Christians! All of you have received one baptism!" - drew the attention of the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Pope tried to persuade believers to pray for the victims of fratricidal conflict and their families. He said that prayer is " our protest before God during the war ".

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