POPE WEEPS IN ROME AS HE PRAYS FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE (VIDEO)

Thu 08 December 2022:

During a traditional prayer in the center of Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis cried and referred to the suffering of Ukrainians.

The pope had to stop speaking for around thirty seconds after mentioning the Ukrainians because his voice started to shake. His voice was beginning to break as he continued the prayer.

The crowd cheered when they realized the pope was unable to speak and saw him sobbing, including Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri who was standing immediately next to him.

Francis broke down during a traditional prayer to the Madonna at the foot of a statue on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a national holiday in Italy.

“Immaculate virgin, today I would have wanted to bring you the thanks of the Ukrainian people,” he said before being overwhelmed by emotion and having to stop.

“Instead, once again I have to bring you the pleas of children, of the elderly, of fathers and mothers, of the young people of that martyred land, which is suffering so much,” he said when he was able to.

Francis has referenced Ukraine in almost all of his public appearances since Russia invaded its neighbor in February and has grown more critical of Moscow.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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