The Pope, 'war tears children away from their mothers, keep the weapons silent'

At this moment we want to pray for those who have recently lost a loved one; in particular for those from whom the absurd violence of war has torn it away. May the tears of many mothers, of many children, of many elderly people touch the consciences of those who have the power to silence the weapons!. The Pope says it in the mass celebrated at the Verano Cemetery in the commemoration of the deceased.

The Pope recalls among the Beatitudes of the Gospel of Matthew "one that touches us today in a particular way: 'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be consoled'" and quotes 'sora our corporal death' from the canticle of the Creatures of Saint Francis.