During his visit to the French island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea, Pope Francis urgently called for a peace agreement in Ukraine.
Unlike usual, during the afternoon prayers in the Ajaccio Cathedral, he prayed not only for the Ukrainian people, but also for the Russian people. Regardless of whether the two peoples are “brothers or cousins,” he added, referring to an earlier controversy in Ukraine, “they should live together in peace.” The Pope also specifically mentioned “Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, ravaged Myanmar.” “War is always defeat,” he warned.
First papal visit to Corsica
The one-day visit also includes a mass with several thousand faithful and a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. In the streets of Ajaccio, Francis, who turns 88 on Tuesday, was celebrated by believers and spectators. Many sang songs or asked for blessings.
It is the first time that a pope has traveled to Corsica. The vast majority of the island’s approximately 350,000 inhabitants profess the Catholic faith. This is Francis’ last trip abroad this year. He would return to the Vatican that evening.
Source: Krone
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