The Pope, too many civilians helpless victims of wars - Last hour. "Tomorrow, in Italy, we celebrate National Day for Civilian Victims of War" "When you read the stories of these days of war - added Pope Francis - there is so much cruelty, so much" "Let us ask the Lord for peace which is always gentle, not cruel", said the Pope at the end of the general audience in Rome, Italy.

"May their cry of pain touch the hearts of the nations and inspire plans for peace"