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Pope Francis on Sunday asked for prayers to accompany him on what he calls a “peace pilgrimage” for a meeting of religious leaders in Kazakhstan.
In a public address in St. Peter’s Square, Francis said Tuesday he will begin a three-day visit to the Central Asian country to attend a gathering of leaders of world and traditional religions.
Francis said, “It will be an opportunity to meet and engage in fraternity dialogue with so many religious representatives, driven by a common desire for peace, the peace that our world longs for.” rice field.
“I want you to offer your prayers on the pilgrimage of peace,” the pope said.
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He hopes to meet during his travels with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who is trying to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on spiritual and ideological grounds in a “metaphysical” battle with the West. did.
However, earlier this summer, Kirill withdrew from interfaith gatherings.
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Francis had his first meeting with the Pope and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch in 2016.
After Francis mentioned his pilgrimage, he urged continued prayer for the Ukrainian people, “May the Lord give them comfort and hope.” He said that the Polish cardinal who serves as his official beneficiary is now in Ukraine, visiting various communities and giving concrete testimony about the closeness between the Pope and the Catholic Church.
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