DAVAO CITY —– The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday called on Filipinos to unite in prayer for world peace, especially in Ukraine.
In an interview with Church-run Radio Veritas, CBCP president, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, said fervent prayer is important to prevent the escalation of tension between Russia and Ukraine.
“We, the bishops of the Philippines, are saddened and in solidarity with our Christian brothers and sisters in Ukraine who are really anxious today; let us pray because we cannot afford another war, war is a great persecution in the whole world,” he added.
Pope Francis earlier called on leaders of the world to Pray for Peace.
The pontiff also encourages his flock to spend a Day of Fasting for Peace on March 2, 2022, Ash Wednesday, the start of Lenten Season.
David expressed fears that the Russian invasion would be a step to bring back the era of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic and could persuade other powerful countries to occupy small nations.
Russia launched its full-force attack against Ukraine on February 24.
