Rome: At a special prayer service ahead of Christmas, Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, prayed that “the corona epidemic should end.”
Christmas was celebrated all over the world yesterday. Christmas is usually celebrated in the Vatican, the capital of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis, president of the Roman Catholic Church, will bless thousands of people gathered there at midnight.
But strict restrictions were imposed last year due to the corona threat. Thus Pope Francis, who prayed Christmas in a separate room, addressed the people through ‘TV’ channels.
The spread of corona infection has now increased in Italy. Thus the restrictions in that country have been increased.
Only 2.5 people were allowed to attend a special prayer service in Vatican Square yesterday ahead of Christmas.
Pope Francis offered special prayers for them. In a Christmas message, he said:
I prayed for an end to the corona infection that is threatening the world.
We are experiencing severe pain and suffering from corona infection. Peace must be the solution to all the world’s problems through dialogue.
Let us be kind to the poor and simple people. Vaccination is the best way to fight corona infection. Rich countries should vaccinate poor countries.
Thus he has said.
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