Pope entrusts prayers for peace to Mary, Assumed into Heaven
By Christopher Wells
On the feast of the Assumption, 鈥渨e entrust to Mary, Assumed into Heaven, our supplication for peace in Ukraine and in all regions,鈥� Pope Francis said during remarks following the Angelus.
He lamented that there are so many areas of the world afflicted by war, places where 鈥渢he din of weapons covers up attempts at dialogue鈥� and 鈥渢he right of force prevail over the force of right.鈥�
鈥淏ut let us not be discouraged,鈥� the Pope said. 鈥淟et us continue to hope and pray, for it is God, it is He Who guides history, Who hears us.鈥�
Summer holiday greetings
The Solemnity of the Assumption is the chief summer holiday throughout Italy, with hundreds of people turning out for the Angelus in St Peter鈥檚 Square. The Pope greeted all those present for Our Lady鈥檚 feast day, offering special greetings for young people from the Diocese of Verona and for young people devoted to Mary Immaculate.
The Holy Father wished everyone a happy feast day, and, as usual, concluded his greetings by asking for prayers for himself.
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