Menu Close

Pope Francis Appeals for End to ‘Tragic’ Invasion, ‘With a Heart Broken by What Is Happening in Ukraine’

Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican on Feb. 27.

The Holy Father called for humanitarian corridors to be opened to allow Ukrainians to flee the intense fighting. He also reiterated call to pray and fast for peace on Ash Wednesday, saying: ‘God is with the peacemakers.’