On the Feast of Our Lady of Pompeii this May, Pope Francis has called on the faithful to pray the Rosary and entrust to Mary the wars and conflicts in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and Myanmar. In his message, he emphasized the importance of rediscovering the great value of praying the Rosary at the conclusion of his General Audience in the Vatican.
The Pope invited everyone to invoke Mary’s intercession for peace in the world, especially in regions like Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar that are facing turmoil and conflict. He specially prayed for the healing and peace for these troubled areas.
Pope Francis also made a request to value the practice of praying the Holy Rosary during the month of May. He entrusted young people, the sick, elderly, and newlyweds present at the audience to Mary’s care before imparting his Apostolic Blessing upon everyone. In his message, he reminded us that Our Lady of Pompeii is a powerful symbol of hope and faith in times of trouble, and that we should turn to her with confidence as we seek peace and reconciliation for all people.
Pope Francis concluded by calling on all Catholics to renew their commitment to prayer and devotion during this time when our world so desperately needs it. As we honor Mary on this special feast day, let us remember that she is always with us, guiding us through difficult times and leading us towards a brighter future for all people.
