Cardinal Pietro Parolin calls for prayer for world peace

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, called for prayer to establish peace in the world during a Mass at the shrine of Saint John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica.

The Mass marked the liturgical memorial of the Polish pope. During the liturgy, Cardinal Parolin spoke about current wars and the need to protect and promote peace through good works and specific choices. He encouraged the faithful to seek peace through the intercession of Saint John Paul II.