The growing prevalence of wars in the world The Pope is “very worried” who has already spoken several times of the reality of “a world war in pieces”, and today in his Easter message he asked the international community to “make an effort” to put an end to it.

Francis asked help “for the beloved Ukrainian people on the path to peace” and also that “the Easter light on the Russian people” shines on the aggressor country of the main war that seriously endangers peace in the world.

The pontiff also expressed his concern about the attacks in recent days threaten dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians“so that peace reigns in the Holy City and in the whole region”.

Imprinting the Urbi et Orbi Blessing, like every Easter Sunday, on the city of Rome and the world, from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of 45,000 people present in the square, he did, as is customary in Easter messages, a review of wars in the world

Referring to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which invaded it in February last year, Jorge Bergoglio stated that “the entire international community work hard to end this war and all the conflicts that bloody the world”. It began for Syria, “which is still waiting for peace” after more than twenty years of war. You said that you ask today is the day of the resurrection of Christ.

“Trust Between People”

“Let us hasten to grow on a path of mutual trust. Trust between people, between peoples and nations”.

The Pope, who spent three days at the Gemelli hospital for bronchitis treated with antibiotics, was unable to attend the Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Friday evening due to the intense cold What’s in Rome?

The Pope also recalled the persecuted Christian communities in various countries, including Nicaragua, where the government has banned Holy Week and Easter processions as confrontation with the Vatican becomes increasingly tense.

“Let’s hurry too grow in a path of mutual trust. Trust between people, between peoples and nations. Let us hasten to overcome conflicts and divisions and open our hearts to those who need it most”.

The Argentine Pope also said: “let us rejoice for the concrete signs of hope that come to us from many countries, starting with those that offer assistance and shelter to those fleeing war and poverty”.

Francis recalled the conflicts that many nations are going through, such as Lebanon, Tunisia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Eritrea. also asked well-being “to refugees, deportees, political prisoners and migrants, especially the most vulnerable, as well as all those who suffer from hunger, poverty and the harmful effects of drug trafficking, trafficking in human beings and all forms of slavery”.

Jorge Bergoglio asked the inspiration of the “leaders of the nations so that no man or woman is discriminated against and their dignity trampled on, so that these social wounds are healed with full respect for human rights and democracy, the common good of citizens is always sought, security and the conditions necessary for dialogue and peaceful domestic partnership.

In the case of Latin America, Francis expressed the hope that Haiti “which has been suffering for several years from a grave socio-political and humanitarian crisis“is supported by the commitment of political actors and the international community in the search for a definitive solution to the many problems afflicting this so troubled population”.