Pope Leo prayed for countless children killed and injured worldwide and pleaded for God to stop the pandemic of arms, large and small. He called for an immediate ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war and urged both sides to make a serious commitment to dialogue, insisting that the voice of weapons must fall silent and the voice of fraternity and justice must prevail. He sent a telegram offering heartfelt condolences and spiritual closeness to those affected by a shooting that killed two children and injured many worshippers. His predecessor condemned weapons manufacturers as merchants of death, underscoring opposition to guns.
"We hold in our prayers the countless children killed and injured every day around the world,"
"Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms, large and small, which infects our world."
"The voice of weapons must fall silent, and the voice of fraternity and justice must prevail."
"heartfelt condolences and the assurance of spiritual closeness to all those affected."
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