“I would like to thank you for the prayers, which rise up to the Lord from the hearts of so many faithful from many parts of the world: I feel all your affection and closeness and, at this particular time, I feel as if I am “carried” and supported by all God’s people. Thank you all! I pray for you too. And I pray above all for peace. From here, war appears even more absurd. Let us pray for tormented Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Myanmar, Sudan and Kivu. Let us entrust ourselves confidently to Mary, our Mother. Happy Sunday, and arrivederci.”

(Pope Francis, Angelus, Sunday 2 March, 2025).