Article contentVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday called on the world’s Christians to pray and carry out fasting to ask God to bring about peace and coexistence in Afghanistan. Speaking to pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly blessing, Francis said he was following events in Afghanistan with “great worry” and was participating in the suffering of those mourning the dead in last Thursday’s suicide bombing at Kabul airport. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Pope asks world's Christians to pray and fast for Afghanistan Back to videoHe also said he was close to “those who are seeking help and protection,” an apparent reference to those trying to leave the country.

Source: National Post August 29, 2021 11:10 UTC