Wednesday, may 25, at the Vatican in St. Peter's Square before a General audience, Pope Francis blessed the Ukrainian military.
This is stated in the statement published on an information ресурсе of the UGCC, said «GLORY TO UKRAINE»ICF.
On the official channel in Youtube the Vatican released video of the General audience, which depicted the event.
On the record (watch from 15:30) is seen as Pope Francis came down from the panoramic car, where he toured Saint Peter's square, and walked over to the group of the Ukrainian military.
"The Holy Father shook hands with servicemen, who participated in the military pilgrimage in Lourdes, and blessed them.Among them were some who were injured fighting during the performance of tasks in zone ATO", - stated in the message.
It is noted that the square was attended by Ukrainian soldiers-participants of the 48th international military pilgrimage to the Marian pilgrimage centre, which lasted from 20 to 22 may in France.
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Part in the pilgrimage annually attended by servicemen from different countries of the world. Since 1996 he was joined by soldiers from Ukraine. At the conclusion of the military activities in France, come to meet the Pope.
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