War: Emotional Pope Francis Breaks Down In Tears During Public Prayer For Ukraine

Pope Francis broke down in tears during public prayer for Ukraine.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis broke down and cried on Thursday during a public speech in Rome, forcing the 85-year-old head of the Catholic Church to stop and compose himself for around 30 seconds.

Pope Francis broke down in public on Thursday as he lamented the suffering of the Ukrainian people during their war with Russia.

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The Pontiff found himself so overcome with emotion that he was unable to speak for 30 seconds.

The public display of emotion took place during a traditional prayer in central Rome, typically seen as the start of the Christmas season in Italy.

During the prayer, Pope Francis said: “Immaculate Virgin, today I would have wanted to bring you the thanks of the Ukrainian people for peace.”

At this point, his voice began to tremble, and Francis stepped away from the microphone as the emotions overwhelmed him.

The speechless pope remained silent for around 30 seconds as he tried to compose himself.

The crowd, including Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, who was standing next to the pope, applauded Francis when they realised he was crying and encouraged him to continue.

Following the prayer, the wheelchair-bound Pontiff took his time to greet the crowd of well-wishers who had gathered to see him.

A day before, on Wednesday, Francis compared the war in Ukraine to a Nazi operation that killed some two million people in the first years of World War Two.

Speaking to Polish pilgrims at his weekly general audience, Francis noted the recent anniversary of Operation Reinhard.

He then went off script to add: “And history is repeating itself. We see now what is happening in Ukraine.”

The traditional annual prayer to the Madonna celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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The Feast is a public holiday in Italy and a 168-year-old tradition that unofficially kickstarts Italy’s Christmas season.

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