The Pope Francis could not complete the sermon on Sunday, February 9, due to the state of health. He was prevented by breathing problems against the background of severe bronchitis.

Pontiff mentioned in the sermon of Ukraine. Details are reported by ANSA.

On Sunday, February 9, on St. Peter Square, the Pope pronounced a sermon on the occasion of the anniversary of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Forces. However, he personally read only its beginning. Further, the text was pronounced by the archbishop of Diego Ravelli, the master of the papal liturgical ceremonies.

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In this sermon, the Pope urged the military and security forces not to forget about the goals of their service: "

\; Be vigilant so as not to be seduced by the myth of strength and the roar of weapons; Be vigilant so as not to become infected with poison of propaganda of hatred, ”he emphasized.

In the speech to the pilgrims of the Sloviks of more than a hundred states, the Pope called the military "

Pontiff also called on believers to pray for the world in countries covered by wars.

He asked for prayers to present, in particular, for the "

“Let the weapon be silent everywhere, and let the scream of the world asking for the world be heard,” Pope Francis emphasized.

We will remind, earlier Pope called on Ukrainian youth to forgive their enemies, because, according to Pontiff, "

He also called for peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. He believes that it is necessary to achieve a fair and strong world, and in order to "