Papal appeals during Sunday's
Angelus
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| Pope Francis looks out over the crowds in St Peter's Square, as he prays for victims of terror attacks in Afghanistan. (Vatican Media) |
Pope Francis prayed for victims of terror attacks in Afghanistan,
and for those suffering from leprosy, during remarks at the Angelus on Sunday.
By Vatican News
Afghanistan terror attacks
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis called for prayers in
response to the “terrible” terrorist attacks in Afghanistan on Saturday and
earlier this week. “How long will the Afghan people have to endure this inhuman
violence?” More than one hundred people were killed, and hundreds more were
wounded in Saturday’s attack in the capital of Kabul. “Let us pray for all the
victims and for their families; and let us pray for all those, in that country,
who continue to work to build peace.”
World Leprosy Day
Also following the Angelus, Pope Francis marked the
observance on Sunday of World Leprosy Day. The Holy Father reminded those
present of our obligation to pray for those affected by the disease – which
especially strikes the poorest and most disadvantaged. “We assure these
brothers and sisters of our closeness and solidarity; and we pray also for
those who assist them and who work to help them re-enter society.”
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