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Pope Francis "solemnly entrust and consecrate" the "Church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine”

On March 25 Pope Francis led the act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter's Basilica of Ukraine and Russia

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The pope will pray the consecration during a penitential service which he will preside over in St. Peter’s Basilica at 5 p.m. local time

The text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March 25 for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The world is witnessing a global scale humanitarian catastrophe, as Ukrainians pay heavy price for their freedom

The pope urged Europeans to continue to welcome these refugees and generously provide for their needs in the coming weeks and months

“The hope in Jesus Christ and His Resurrection is true and is seen precisely in the testimony of so many people,” said the cardinal

“Even if Europe is relatively far from the Philippines, we have every reason to be apprehensive about these global developments"

Patriarch Kirill is a key pillar of President Vladimir Putin's ruling apparatus who called Moscow's opponents in the country "evil forces"