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Pope seeks prayers for his 'peace pilgrimage' in Kazakhstan

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday asked for prayers to accompany him this week on what he calls his 'pilgrimage of peace' in Kazakhstan for a meeting of religious leaders.

In remarks to the public in St. Peter's Square, Francis noted that on Tuesday he begins a three-day visit to that central Asian country to participate in a gathering of heads of world and traditional religions.

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. AP PHOTO Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. AP PHOTO
Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. AP PHOTO