Pope Francis told his weekly general
audience in the Vatican Wednesday that he felt "heartbreaking
grief" for the Russian missile strike that killed over 40
civilians at Dnipro in Ukraine.
"Please do not forget to pray for the tormented Ukraine, so much
in need of closeness, comfort and above all peace. Last
Saturday, a new missile attack claimed many civilian victims,
including children," said the pontiff.
"I make my own the heartbreaking grief of the family members.
"The images and testimonies of this tragic episode are a strong
appeal to all consciences.
"One cannot remain indifferent!".
Francis also repeated that many Christians were falling victim
to violence around the world citing the case of the latest
priest to lose his life in Nigeria.
"I ask you all to pray with me for Father Isaac Achi, of the
Diocese of Minna in northern Nigeria, who was killed last Sunday
in his parish house. How many Christians suffer violence on
their skin: let us pray for them!", Francis said at the general
audience, greeting English-speaking pilgrims.
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