Russia-Ukraine war: two killed in Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia; Pope prays for peace – as it happened
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Pope Francis appeared to ask Russians to seek the truth about their country's invasion of Ukraine in his Easter message to the world, in which he called for an end to all conflict.
Francis, 86, presided over the solemn Easter day Mass in St Peter's Square and delivered his twice-yearly Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) message and blessing from the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica.
Help the beloved Ukrainian people on their journey towards peace, and shed the light of Easter upon the people of Russia.
... comfort the wounded and all those who have lost loved ones because of the war, and grant that prisoners may return safe and sound to their families.
Open the hearts of the entire international community to strive to end this war and all conflict and bloodshed in our world.
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