Catholics hold peace march in Kyiv
Similar marches held in 800 cities worldwide
Dozens of children with their parents marched down Kyiv’s main street Khreshchatyk on New Year’s day in the “Peace in all lands” march promoted by the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis, meanwhile, enouraged his followers in the Vatican to pray and work for peace in any place of the world.
The march in Kyiv and other cities around the world coincided with the pontiff’s address. The peace march promoted by the Community of Sant’Egidio was held in more than 800 cities in the world remembering all countries – like Ukraine – plagued by conflict.