Pope Francis Calls for Olympic Truce to Promote Global Peace

The Pope hopes the Paris 2024 Games will inspire a temporary halt to conflicts and unite people through sport.

Pope Francis urges countries at war to observe an Olympic truce, following ancient Greek tradition.
He emphasizes the social power of sport to unite people from different cultures peacefully.
The Paris Olympics will feature 205 delegations, with athletes parading on the Seine during the opening ceremony.
Francis calls on the faithful to pray for peace, highlighting ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar.
The Pope's message aligns with a recent G7 leaders' call for a truce during the Games.