After months of political unrest, widespread crime, and the breakdown of infrastructure and security, Pope Francis urged everyone to pray for the people of Haiti, who are in dire need of peace and stability.
After Holy Mass on Sunday in Venice, the Pope made a speech before the Regina Coeli prayer. He expressed gratitude to the Patriarch of Venice and everyone who helped make his half-day visit to the city by the lagoon possible. He also asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for worldwide suffering.
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Pope Francis prayed: “I am thinking of Haiti, where a state of emergency is in force and the population is desperate because of the collapse of the health system, the shortage of food, and the violence that drives people to flee.”
Furthermore, pointing out that the Caribbean Island nation swore in a transitional administration this past week, the Pope asked for the help of the world community and dedicated the work of the Council to the Lord.
“We entrust to the Lord the work of the new Transitional Presidential Council that took office last Thursday in Port au Prince, so that with the renewed support of the international community, it may lead the country to achieve the peace and stability it so badly needs,” he remarked.
Furthermore, the Holy Father directed his thoughts and prayers as he always does to those nations and peoples impacted by war.
“I am thinking of tormented Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, the Rohingya and so many peoples suffering from war and violence,” he noted.
