Pe greets Christians on Easter, urges them not to forget about Ukraine

That's according to Vatican News, Ukrinform reports.

"With great affection, I offer my best wishes to our brothers and sisters in the Orthodox Churches and various Eastern Cathic Churches who celebrate the Hy Pasch today, in accordance with the Julian calendar," the pontiff said on Sunday.

Pe Francis also took the occasion, once again, to ask for continued prayers for "tormented" Ukraine, and for Palestine and Israel – and specifically, that "dialogue may be strengthened and bear good fruit."

"No to war!" he exclaimed. "Yes to dialogue!"

On Sunday, May 5, Orthodox and Greek Cathics celebrate one of the most significant hidays of the year – Easter or the Resurrection of Christ.

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