Don't close hearts amid so many wars says pope - Vatican. Don't close our hearts to those who are in need, said the pope to Polish pilgrims, marking the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
"Let us intensify our prayers for peace" said the Argentine pontiff, appealing for "the martyred Ukraine, Palestine and Israel". ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA. Poe Francis appealed to his weekly general audience in the Vatican Wednesday.