Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to pray the Angelus with the Pope.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The central message was peace, with Pope Francis calling for violence to stop in Ukraine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'I assure you, I will be praying for those who suffer. I also renew a heartfelt appeal so that efforts to engage in dialogue are embraced, so that all hostility ends.\u00e2?\u009d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pope Francis was not alone in his appeal for peace. Two children joined in the call.\u00a0<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'Now, we continue with company.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
The kids were part of an Italian Caravan for Peace, that finished its mission in St. Peter's.\u00a0<\/p>\n
'We truly believe that peace is possible only if we see ourselves as brothers and sisters.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
Balloons were set lose from St. Peter's Square. Up until now, white doves were released from the Papal window as a symbol for peace, but that didn't always have the best results. Last year, the dove was attacked by a seagull and crow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But balloons or doves, the Pope said the message is the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'These balloons are meant to be a symbol of peace. Thanks kids.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
Just days after his trip to the Philippines, thousands of Filipino pilgrims filled the Square with flags and banners...The Pope thanked them for their testimony of faith.<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'Thank you for all the good you do. You help spread the faith among us.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
Pope Francis also prayed for all the people who suffered from Leprosy and for those who care for them, since Sunday marked \u00a0the International Day of that disease.<\/p>\n
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