Vatican City: During his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for nations afflicted by war, highlighting the suffering in Myanmar, especially among the most vulnerable groups—children, the elderly, the sick, and refugees, including the Rohingya. The Pope also urged prayers for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, and Sudan.

Reflecting on Myanmar, Pope Francis acknowledged the nation’s National Day on November 25, commemorating the first university student protest of 1920, which paved the way for its pursuit of independence. He lamented the ongoing strife and extended his solidarity to all citizens enduring violence. He called on all involved parties to cease hostilities and engage in sincere, inclusive dialogue to achieve enduring peace.

Concluding his message, the Pope emphasized the universal necessity of dialogue and inclusiveness as pathways to reconciliation and urged the faithful to pray fervently for the cessation of conflict across the mentioned regions.