His Holiness Pope Francis warns against getting accustomed to war in Ukraine

His Holiness Pope Francis cautions against getting accustomed to the war in Ukraine, and makes an appeal to "eliminate the scourge" of child labour, as the world marks the World Day Against Child Labour.

By Deborah Castellano Lubov

His Holiness Pope Francis is warning people not to get accustomed to the war in Ukraine, and is calling for the faithful to keep those suffering "this tragic reality" in our hearts and prayers.

"The thought of the people of Ukraine, afflicted by war," the Pope said, "remains vivid in my heart."

The Pope cautioned against the passing of time allowing us to grow accustomed to it, without keeping alive our "concern for that suffering population."

"Please, let us not grow accustomed to this tragic situation! Let us always keep it in our hearts," he insisted, adding, "Let us pray and strive for peace."

This report was originally published on Vatican News website. Please click here to read the full text.