Overview

• During the Sunday Angelus at St. Peter's Square, the pope urged prayers for the “martyred Ukraine” and called for peace for Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Sudan.
• He expressed closeness to the people of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, praying for efforts to restore security and peace after years of violence and displacement.
• The Vatican released a message from Robert Prevost to President Volodymyr Zelenski assuring prayers for the wounded, the bereaved and those forced from their homes.
• Zelenski posted the papal message on X and thanked the pontiff for his words and attention to the Ukrainian people.
• He recalled a recent global day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine and greeted pilgrim groups in the square, including the Banda Musical de Gozzano.