Ukraine’s woes of destruction entering a second year, Palestinian vale of tears, increasing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, frequent abduction in Nigeria, Mongolian people suffering from extreme cold due to climate change, man-made sufferings all over the world – are all painful concerns Pope Francis has raised as issues that need to be addressed urgently. The Pope was speaking at an interfaith prayer service in London. He called for diplomatic interventions for a lasting solution. (Source, Vatican News)