Pope Francis laments the “rivers of blood” in Ukraine and calls for “true humanitarian corridors”

The Pope Francisco lamented this Sunday “the rivers of blood and tears” that run in Ukraine and called for the establishment of humanitarian corridors for the civilian population.

“On Ukraine rivers of blood and tears run, it is not just a military operation, but a war that sows death, destruction and misery”, said the Dad after the prayer of Angelus.

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Pope Francis called for the establishment of “true humanitarian corridors” to help the population.

“The victims are more and more numerous, as are the people who flee, in particular mothers with their children. The need for humanitarian aid in this tormented country increases dramatically every hour”, affirmed the Argentine pope.

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Among the faithful present in Saint Peter’s Square to follow the prayer of the Angelusthere were several carrying ukrainian flags.

Worshipers hold Ukrainian flags as Pope Francis delivers the Sunday Angelus prayer from his study window overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on March 6, 2022. (Filippo MONTEFORTE/AFP)

“I make a call from the bottom of my heart so that true humanitarian corridors are ensured and that this is a guarantee and facilitates the access of aid to the besieged areas to give relief to our brothers and sisters oppressed by bombs and fear” , He said Dad.

The Dad He advocated that the attacks cease and that negotiations, common sense, and international law begin to be resumed.

He also thanked the journalists who “put their lives in danger” to inform the world about the events in Ukraine.

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Source: Elcomercio