Pope Francis: Do not forget the pain of the Turkish and Syrian people

In his speech after the Angelus prayer that takes place every Sunday in Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican, the Pope said: “Let us not forget the tragedy of the war in Ukraine, which has completed its first year. At the same time, let us not forget the pain of the Syrian and Turkish people affected by the earthquakes.” saying.

Referring to the accident in which more than 40 people lost their lives as a result of the sinking of the boat carrying irregular migrants this morning off the city of Crotone, in southern Italy, the Pope said: “It was with pain that I learned of the incident which took place off the coast of Calabria this morning. The bodies of about 40 people, most of them children, were exhumed. I pray for those who lost their lives, for the lost and for the survivors.” he said.

The spiritual leader of the Catholics wanted the dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis to prevail over hatred and revenge. Pope Francis also expressed his prayers that Palestinians and Israelis find the path to brotherhood and peace with the help of the international community.

The Pope also said that he was concerned about the terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso. (AA)