VATICAN CITY — “We can pray for Ukraine by saying, ‘Hurry up, Lord,’ ” Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims at his weekly general audience Nov. 16.
After praying for victims of a terrorist attack Nov. 13 in Istanbul, the pope told people in St. Peter’s Square, “Our constant prayer is also for martyred Ukraine. May the Lord give Ukrainians consolation, strength amid this trial and give them hope for peace.”
“We pray that the Lord will convert the hearts of those who still encourage war and let the desire for peace prevail for martyred Ukraine, to avoid any escalation and open the way to a cease-fire and dialogue,” he said.
