(JTA) – Pope Francis made an impassioned appeal for peace in the Middle East, Iraq and Ukraine.
Addressing thousands of people Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, he noted that Monday marked the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I.
“As we remember this tragic event, I hope that the mistakes of the past won’t be repeated, but that the lessons of history will be taken into account, so that peace always prevails through patient and courageous dialogue,” he said.
He prayed that God grant the “peoples and leaders” in the Middle East, Iraq and Ukraine “the wisdom and strength to …read more
Source: JTA
