“The people of Ukraine have long been suffering the consequences of an armed conflict which is forgotten by many”. This is the beginning of the appeal for peace in Ukraine made by Pope Francis before the greetings to the Italian-speaking pilgrims, which traditionally mark the end of the Wednesday general audience in St Peter’s Square. “As you know – he continued -, I invited the Church in Europe to support the initiative that I had announced to alleviate the humanitarian crisis”. “Thank you in advance to all those who will generously contribute to the collection which will take place next Sunday, April 24th”, he concluded.