Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Pope Francis Makes Peace Appeal While Holding Rosary of Slain Ukrainian Soldier

Pope Francis holds a rosary and New Testament that belonged to a slain 23-year-old Ukrainian soldier as he appeals for peace during his general audience on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

The Pope held up the rosary at the end of his general audience after having made an emotional appeal for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war,