Pope prays for victims of violence in DR Congo and
Pakistan
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis led the crowds gathered for the
Sunday Angelus in a prayer for the victims of violence in Africa and around the
world. In particular, he prayed for those affected by violence in the region of
the Kasaï Central province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I suffer
deeply for the victims, especially for so many children ripped from their
families and their schools to be used as soldiers.”
The Holy Father renewed his “heartfelt appeal to the
consciences and the responsibility of the national authorities and the
international community, that they might take adequate and timely decisions to
assist these our brothers and sisters.”
In praying for victims of violence in the world, the Pope
turned his thoughts in particular to “the dear Pakistani people, struck in
recent days by cruel acts of terrorism.”
Pope Francis prayed for all victims of violence, those who
have died and those who have been injured, as well as for their families. “Let
us pray ardently,” he concluded “for every heart hardened by hatred, that they
might be converted to peace, according to the will of God.” Then, following a
moment of silent prayer, he led the crowd in the recitation of the “Hail Mary”.
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