Leo XIV looks with hope to Ukraine: “You have to work hard, pray a lot”

Pope Leo XIV expressed himself with hope regarding the end of the war in Ukraine and encouraged to work and pray a lot so that peace negotiations fruit at the end of the day on Tuesday in Castel Gandolfo.

As detailed Vatican Newsbefore returning to the Vatican after have visited in the morning The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mentorella, mother of graces, the Pontiff responded to the journalists who awaited at the gates of Castel Gandolfo for the conflict in the heart of Europe: “There is hope, but we still have to work hard, pray a lot, and really look for the way to follow, to find peace.”

In addition, he added, about possible conversations with some world leaders, “that ‘someone’ listens ‘continuously'” while reiterating: “We pray and look for paths to move forward.”

Leo XIV made these statements last nine o’clock at night, local time, after greeting hundreds of pilgrims gathered in the street, some of which they could briefly with the pontiff.

First 100 days, “a blessing of God”

Also asked for his first 100 days as a bishop of Rome and successor of San Pedro, the Pontiff expressed with simplicity that they have been “a blessing of God.”

“I receive so much, I believe so much in the thanks of the Lord and I appreciate so much this reception that I have received, I thank you all,” he concluded before undertaking the change of return to the Vatican.

Before Pope Leo XIV did not miss the opportunity to thank the possibility of enjoying Castel Gandolfo, where he hopes to return soon: “Being here is a grace, I am very happy with the reception of the people.”