MANILA, Philippines—A Cardinal urged Filipinos to pray for peace amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In a statement on Sunday, Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula implored the faithful to pray for those who face adversity due to the war.
“We pray for those who suffer because of the scourge of war that peace may be granted to them soon, and may every people live in tranquility and freedom,” the statement reads.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, which led to the death of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.