'Pray for Ukraine and for peace' says Pope Francis for Orthodox Christmas

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Pope Francis wishes a Happy Orthodox Christmas to the Ukrainian people during his Angelus prayer, and wishes for peace in the region. Speaking to crowds gathered in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican after a mass celebrating Epiphany, Francis says "may the birth of the Saviour infuse comfort, infuse hope and inspire concrete steps that can finally lead to the end of the fighting."

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