Overview

• Pope Francis urges countries at war to observe an Olympic truce, following ancient Greek tradition.
• He emphasizes the social power of sport to unite people from different cultures peacefully.
• The Paris Olympics will feature 205 delegations, with athletes parading on the Seine during the opening ceremony.
• Francis calls on the faithful to pray for peace, highlighting ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar.
• The Pope's message aligns with a recent G7 leaders' call for a truce during the Games.