Pope Francis said goodbye to Rome oen day before beginning what will be the longest trip of his pontificate.

The Ukrainian government defended their new law, claiming it will strengthen their “spiritual independence.” But the Patriarchate of Moscow described it as a “witch-hunt.”

During the Angelus, Pope Francis also asked for a commitment to dialogue and negotiation in Israel and Palestine, as well as in Ukraine and Burma.

This year, the Pope did not attend Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, but he spoke about the day during the Angelus.

During the Angelus, the Pope reflected on what evangelization should be like today.

During the Angelus, while reiterating his desire for world peace, Pope Francis revealed that he had left the Vatican again to visit a historic parish in Rome.

At the end of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis condemned the climate of violence that plagues the DRC.

During the Angelus, the Pope took the opportunity to criticize the fact that the population is being prevented from reaching those in need.

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The Pope also extended a greeting to the bands from Austria and Germany. He said these musicians pay homage to the memory of Pope Benedict VXI.

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During the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Pope remembered Matteo Pettinari, a missionary in the Ivory Coast, who died. Pope Francis expressed his sorrow and asked for prayers for his soul.

Pope Francis dedicated his Regina Caeli prayer to appealing for peace in the Middle East. His words received a standing ovation in St. Peter's Square.

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