Pope praises humanitarian aid in Aleshki as step toward peace
The Pope highlighted a recent humanitarian mission in Aleshki, located in the Kherson region of Ukraine, describing it as an act of humanity and a step toward peace. He expressed hope that cooperation enabling this aid would strengthen dialogue between conflicting parties. The statement was made during a general audience reported by Vatican News. The Pontiff also commemorated the beatification of four Spanish Franciscan martyrs in Savannah, USA, welcomed the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, and supported a Franciscan initiative in Rome. He concluded by announcing plans to celebrate Mass for the deceased at Verano Cemetery in Italy on November 2.