Pope at Regina Coeli prays for
dialogue in Sudan
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| Sudanese protesters in Khartoum |
Pope Francis addressed the faithful after celebrating Mass
in St. Peter’s Square asking for prayers for Sudan where scores of people have
been killed in political violence.
By Linda Bordoni
Appeal for dialogue in Sudan
Pope Francis appealed for prayers for Sudan on
Sunday, where he said news of the past days is causing sadness and concern.
“Let us pray for this nation, so that the violence may cease
and that the common good may be sought in dialogue,” he said.
Sudan is in the midst of a political crisis after security
forces opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in the capital, Khartoum this
week, allegedly killing over 100 people.
Representatives of the protesters had been in talks with the
military over who will take control following the ousting of long-time
President Omar al-Bashir.
Thanksgiving for Beatification
The Pope also recalled the thanksgiving celebration on
Saturday in Krakow, Poland, for the Beatification of Blessed Michele
Giedroyc.
He said the event is an encouragement for the people of Poland
and Lithuania to reinforce their bonds in a sign of faith and veneration for
the Blessed Michele, who lived in Krakow in the 15th century
and is a model of evangelical humility and charity.
Pentecost
Pope Francis concluded his Regina Coeli address thanking the
many pilgrims from Italy and many parts of the world who were in the Square to
celebrate Pentecost Mass on Sunday.
“I encourage everyone open themselves with docility to the
action of the Holy Spirit, offering the world testimony of a variety of charisms
and the image of fraternity in communion,” he said.
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