During his address on the Feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis expressed his heartfelt solidarity with families mourning losses and enduring the devastating impacts of conflict around the world.

Speaking after the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Pope extended a special greeting to families present in person and those joining via media. His remarks included a poignant acknowledgment of the recent plane crash in South Korea.

“My thoughts go to the many families in South Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic air accident,” he said, referring to the tragic incident in which at least 177 people lost their lives during a plane landing mishap on Sunday morning. “I join in prayer for the survivors and for those who lost their lives,” he added.

Pope Francis broadened his appeal, urging the faithful to pray for families affected by war and conflict across the globe. “Let us also pray for families suffering due to wars: in war-torn Ukraine, in Palestine, in Israel, in Myanmar, in Sudan, and in North Kivu,” he implored, emphasizing the universal impact of violence on innocent lives.

Pope’s message serves as a reminder of the Church’s mission to accompany those who suffer and to advocate for peace and reconciliation in a fractured world.

As the Feast of the Holy Family celebrates the unity and love within families, Pope Francis’ words call attention to those enduring separation, loss, and grief, urging the global community to respond with compassion and prayerful solidarity.