Vatican: Pope Francis prays for peace and an end to war in Palestine and Israel

Pope Francis also recalled that this April 21, Good Shepherd Sunday, “the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is celebrated, which has as its theme ‘Called to sow hope and build peace.’”

“It is a beautiful occasion to rediscover the Church as a community characterized by a polyphony of charismas and vocations at the service of the Gospel,” highlighted the Holy Father.

In this context, “I address my heartfelt greeting to the new priests of the diocese of Rome, who were ordained yesterday afternoon in St. Peter’s Basilica. We pray for them!”