On Easter\, Pope calls for 'immediate' ceasefire in global conflicts

On Easter, Pope calls for 'immediate' ceasefire in global conflicts

Francis added that it was time for Europe, which he described as his beloved continent, to rise again.

Published: 12th April 2020 04:44 PM  |   Last Updated: 12th April 2020 04:44 PM   |  A+A A-

Pope Francis attends a Mass for Holy Thursday, inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Pope Francis attends a Mass for Holy Thursday, inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, April 9, 2020. (Photo | AP)

By AFP

ROME: Pope Francis called Sunday for an "immediate" ceasefire in global conflict and urged European nations to show "solidarity" in the face of a coronavirus pandemic that has claimed more than 109,000 lives worldwide.

"May Christ our peace enlighten all who have a responsibility in conflicts, that they may have the courage to support the appeal for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world," the pope said in a live-streamed Easter message.

Francis added that it was time for Europe, which he described as his "beloved continent", to "rise again, thanks to a concrete spirit of solidarity" similar to that shown after World War II.