Pope Acknowledges Latvian’s Fears About Russia, Urges Prayer
Pope Leo highlighted deepening Holy See–Latvia ties and called for faith and prayer to seek peace during turbulent times linked to the Ukraine war.
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Pope acknowledges Latvian’s fears about Russia, urges prayer
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As talks aimed at ending Russia's war on Ukraine continued, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the prime minister and pilgrims from Latvia, another nation bordering Russia. "While the current conflict in your region may evoke memories of those turbulent times" when Latvia was part of the Soviet Union, "it is important for
Pope acknowledges Latvian's fears about Russia, urges prayer
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As talks aimed at ending Russia’s war on Ukraine continued, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the prime minister and pilgrims from Latvia, another nation bordering Russia. “While the current conflict in your region may evoke memories of those turbulent times” when Latvia was part of the Soviet Union, “it is important for all of us to turn to God and to be strengthened by God’s grace when faced with such tribulation,” the pope told membe…
The conflict in Ukraine evokes painful memories from Latvia's dramatic history. The Pope noted this when welcoming a national Latvian pilgrimage to the Vatican. He emphasized that in the face of current difficulties, it is important to turn to God and draw strength from His grace, reports Vatican News. Welcoming the Latvian pilgrims, Leo XIV recalled that Rome has always been home. The article, "Pope to Latvians: Pilgrimage is an opportunity to …
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