A boy shows his affection for Pope Francis with a hug
By Devin Watkins
Dec 19 2022
Pope Francis urges everyone to remember and pray for the children of Ukraine, as he meets with young people assisted by the Vatican’s “Santa Marta” Pediatric Dispensary.
As Christmas approaches next Sunday, Pope Francis recalled the many children of Ukraine who will be unable to celebrate the birth of Christ in peace and security.
Meeting with children assisted by the Vatican’s “Santa Marta” Pediatric Dispensary on Sunday, as well as their parents and volunteer staff, the Pope urged everyone to pray for peace in Ukraine.
“We must not forget the children of Ukraine,” he said. “So many children are suffering from war, and in other parts of the world they also suffer from injustice.”
He pointed to a Ukrainian flag in the Paul VI Hall, where the audience took place, and noted the word “peace” written on it.
