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Pope Francis mentioned Ukraine in Urbi et Orbi message

20.04.2014, 16:01

In Easter 'Urbi et Orbi' Message Pope Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine.

"By your resurrection, which this year we celebrate together with the Churches that follow the Julian calendar, we ask you to enlighten and inspire the initiatives that promote peace in Ukraine so that all those involved, with the support of the international community, will make every effort to prevent violence and, in a spirit of unity and dialogue, chart a path for the country’s future. On this day, may they be able to proclaim, as brothers and sisters, that Christ is risen, Khrystos voskres!", said the Pope.

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