Pe wishes Ukrainians peace in his Christmas message

The text of the pontiff's message has been published on the Vatican News website, Ukrinform reports.

The Pe called on everyone to "see the faces of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters" who are experiencing darkness and cd this year, many far away from home due to ten months of war devastation.

"May the Lord inspire us to offer concrete gestures of sidarity to assist all those who are suffering, and may he enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons and put an immediate end to this senseless war!" Pe Francis said.

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Recalling how Bethlehem means "house of bread," the Pe called on everyone to remember children who go hungry today while so much food is wasted and resources are spent instead on weapons. He pointed out how the war in Ukraine has worsened the reality of world hunger, especially in Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa, facing widespread famine.

He lamented how wars can use food as a weapon by making distribution difficult to pele already suffering.

"On this day, let us learn from the Prince of Peace and, starting with those who hd pitical responsibilities, commit ourselves to making food sely an instrument of peace," the Pe said.