Pope Francis calls not to forget the Ukrainians before his trip to Hungary

He Pope Francisco asked on Sunday not to forget the ukrainians who face the war, before their departure on Friday to Hungarya country of Europe led by the nationalist and Russophile Prime Minister Victor Orbán.

“Next Friday I will travel to Budapestin Hungarywhere I will be three days to complete the trip I made in 2021 on the occasion of the International Eucharistic Congress. It will be an opportunity to once again embrace a very dear Church and people”, said the pontiff after his traditional public Sunday prayer, in the Saint Peter’s Square.

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“I ask everyone to join me in prayer on this journey.” to him “center Europeover which the icy winds of war continue to blow, while the displacement of so many people put urgent humanitarian issues on the agenda”, he added.

“And let’s not forget our Ukrainian brothers and sisters still grieving from warFrancis said.

The Pope spoke to the Hungarian faithful: “I wish to address you, Hungarian brothers and sisters, with affection, as I look forward to visiting you as a pilgrim, friend and brother of all, and to greet, among others, your authorities, bishops, priests, consecrated persons, young people, university students and the poor”.

He also added: “I know that you are preparing my visit with a lot of effort: I thank you from the bottom of my heart”.

The visit of Pope Franciscowho was recently hospitalized, to this country of 10 million inhabitants, which has 39% Catholics, will be marked by the war in neighboring Ukraine and the theme of migration.

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In September 2021, the Pope made a seven-hour stopover in Budapest, on which occasion he called on Hungarians to be “open” to all, while Orban pursues a determined policy against the immigrants.

One month after his hospitalization for bronchitis, the health of the 86-year-old Argentine Pope will be closely monitored during this visit, which will be limited to Budapest, the capital, to adapt to the physical conditions of Francis, who uses a wheelchair. .

Source: Elcomercio

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