Archbishop Viktor of Artsyz, Vicar of the Diocese of Odesa, has sent a letter to Patriarch Kirill (Gundyayev) and all members of the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church in connection with the Russian attack on Odesa on Saturday night.
 
Pope Francis presides over Mass on the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and praises intergenerational exchange as a means to learn the beauty of life and strengthen the life of the Church.
 
The interlocutor of the agency recalled that the pontiff had repeatedly spoken about his readiness for meetings with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as for trips to both capitals.
 
Pope Francis releases a brief video message for pilgrims destined for World Youth Day in Lisbon, and encourages them to journey together filled with the joy of encountering Christ.
 
Secondo l'UNICEF, si stima che almeno 289 bambini sono morti o scomparsi quest'anno cercando di attraversare la pericolosa rotta migratoria del Mediterraneo centrale dal Nord Africa all'Europa. Vale a dire circa 11 bambini morti o scomparsi ogni settimana in cerca di sicurezza, pace e migliori opportunità.