The Holy Father has expressed his concern over the increasing tensions that threaten peace in Ukraine and has called for Wednesday 26 January to be a day of prayer for peace. The increasing tensions threaten to overturn chances for peace in Ukraine and security on the European continent in general, given the wider repercussions of any conflict.
The Pope says: “I make a heartfelt appeal to all people of good will to raise prayers to Almighty God that all political actions and initiatives may be at the service of human brotherhood rather than partisan interests.”
The Pope has expressed his concern regarding the tensions over Ukraine frequent times in the past, encouraging everyone to pray for peace and that dialogue and negotiation may prevail in resolving the situation.